Acist 200 mg Injection 5 ml

Acist 200 mg Injection 5 ml is used to treat Paracetamol (acetaminophen) overdose and prevent liver injury. Paracetamol overdose may occur when the person takes more than 8 Paracetamol tablets in 24 hours, accidentally or when intended to cause self-harm.

Acist 200 mg Injection 5 ml contains Acetylcysteine, which works by protecting the liver from damage caused by high levels of paracetamol. It restores the levels of glutathione, a chemical that eliminates toxic substances.

Some people may experience injection site reactions, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. 

If you are allergic to Acist 200 mg Injection 5 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before receiving Acist 200 mg Injection 5 ml. Tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.

Acist 200 mg Injection 5 ml is used to treat paracetamol overdose. The detailed uses of Acist 200 mg Injection 5 ml are as follows:

• Treatment of paracetamol/acetaminophen overdose: Acist 200 mg Injection 5 ml helps treat paracetamol/acetaminophen overdose and protects the liver from damage caused by high levels of paracetamol.

• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safe and effective use.
• Acist 200 mg Injection 5 ml will be administered by the doctor.
• Do not self-administer.

• Acist 200 mg Injection 5 ml is used as an antidote when a potentially toxic amount of paracetamol has been consumed.
• It prevents or reduces liver injury caused by high levels of paracetamol in the body.
• This medicine is most effective if administered within 8 hours of the overdose, significantly reducing the risk of liver failure.
• Acist 200 mg Injection 5 ml can still offer protection up to 24 hours after overdose, especially when liver damage may already be developing.
• It helps restore normal liver function and prevent complications related to paracetamol poisoning.

• If you are allergic to Acist 200 mg Injection 5 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Let your doctor know if you have asthma, breathing difficulties, kidney or liver problems.
• Tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.