Inside, after eating, pre-dissolving the powder in a glass of water. Usually the following dosages are recommended:
■ adults and adolescents older than 14 years: 400-600 mg of acetylcysteine per day, divided into 2-3 doses;
■ children older than 6 years: 400 mg of acetylcysteine per day, divided by 2-3 admission;
■ children 2-6 years: 200 mg of acetylcysteine per day, divided into 2-3 doses.
■ in newborns are used only for vital indications in a dose of 10 mg / kg body weight under the strict supervision of a doctor. Children of the first year of life are allowed to drink the resulting solution from a spoon or a bottle for feeding. Children from 1 year to 2 years / only under strict medical supervision) Assign 100-200 mg of acetylcysteine per day, divided into 2-3 doses.
Treatment of cystic fibrosis:
■ children older than 6 years: 600 mg of acetylcysteine per day, divided into 3 doses;
■ children 2-6 years: 400 mg of acetylcysteine per day, divided into 4 doses;
■ infants from 10 days and children up to 2 years: 100-150 mg of acetylcysteine per day, divided into 2-3 admission under strict medical supervision.
The duration (continuity) of application depends on the characteristics of the disease. In the treatment of chronic bronchitis and cystic fibrosis treatment can be long (up to several months).