Inhalation. For aerosol therapy in ultrasound devices, spray 3-9 ml of 10% solution, in devices with a control valve - 6 ml of 10% solution.The duration of inhalation is 15-20 min; multiplicity - 2-4 times a day. In the treatment of acute conditions, the average duration of therapy is 5-10 days; with prolonged therapy of chronic conditions treatment course - up to 6 months.
Due to the high safety of the drug, the frequency of taking and the relative amount of the dose can be changed by the doctor within the permissible limits, depending on the patient's condition and the therapeutic effect. There is no need to change the adult dose in the case of using the drug to treat children. In the case of a strong secretolytic action, the secretion is aspirated, and the frequency of inhalations and the daily dose are reduced. Intratracheal. For washing the bronchial tree with therapeutic bronchoscopy, 1-2 ampoules or more per day are used depending on the clinical indications.
Locally. Bury in the external auditory meatus and nasal passages of 150-300 mg (1.5-3 ml) per 1 procedure.
Parenteral. Enter IV / (preferably drip or slow struino - for 5 minutes) or IM. Adults - 300 mg (3 ml) 1-2 times a day. Children from 6 to 14 years - 150 mg (1.5 ml) 1-2 times a day. Children under the age of 6 years are preferably taking the drug orally.The daily dose for children under 6 years - 10 mg / kg of body weight, children under the age of 1 year in / in the introduction of acetylcysteine is possible only for "vital" indications in a hospital. The duration of treatment should be determined by the results of a change in the patient's condition.
High local and general tolerability of the drug allows for long-term treatment.
For iv administration, the solution is further diluted with 0.9% solution NaCl or 5% dextrose solution in a ratio of 1: 1. The duration of therapy is determined individually (no more than 10 days).
In patients older than 65 years - use the lowest effective dose.