The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Coughing
- Sore throat
Less Common Side Effects
- Mouth sores
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Fever
- Runny nose
- Drowsiness
- Clamminess
- Chest tightness
Acetylcysteine serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Tightening of the airways: trouble breathing, wheezing, coughing, chest tightness
Source: DailyMed
The following Acetylcysteine side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
Rare
Skin rash or other irritation
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Less common
Clammy skin
increase in amount of mucus in lungs
irritation or soreness of mouth, throat, or lungs
nausea or vomiting
For patients using a face mask for inhalation of acetylcysteine: the mask may leave a stickiness on your face. This can be removed with water.
When you use acetylcysteine, you may notice that the medicine has an unpleasant odor at first. However, this smell will go away soon after you use the medicine.
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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