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ACC optima (ACC long), 600 mg, effervescent tablets
Acetylcysteine
ACC optima and ACC long are different trade names for the same medicine.
You should carefully read the contents of the leaflet before taking the medicine, as it contains important information for the patient.
This medicine should always be taken exactly as described in this patient leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.
- You should keep this leaflet so that you can read it again if you need to.
- If you need advice or additional information, you should consult a pharmacist.
- If the patient experiences any side effects, including any side effects not listed in this leaflet, they should inform their doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. See section 4.
- If there is no improvement after 4 to 5 days or if the patient feels worse, they should contact their doctor.
Table of contents of the leaflet
- 1. What is ACC optima and what is it used for
- 2. Important information before taking ACC optima
- 3. How to take ACC optima
- 4. Possible side effects
- 5. How to store ACC optima
- 6. Contents of the packaging and other information
1. What is ACC optima and what is it used for
ACC optima contains the active substance acetylcysteine. Acetylcysteine reduces the viscosity of bronchial secretions and makes them easier to cough up.
ACC optima is used as a mucolytic agent to thin bronchial secretions and make them easier to cough up in patients with bronchitis associated with a cold.
2. Important information before taking ACC optima
When not to take ACC optima
- if the patient is allergic to acetylcysteine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6). Symptoms of an allergic reaction may include: itching, hives, rash, bronchospasm (shortness of breath), rapid heartbeat, and low blood pressure. If any of these symptoms occur, the patient should stop taking ACC optima and contact their doctor immediately.
- if the patient has active gastric or duodenal ulcers;
- if the patient has an acute asthmatic condition (exacerbation of bronchial asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease);
- if the patient has been diagnosed with galactose intolerance (see the section "ACC optima contains lactose, sodium, and sorbitol").
The medicine should not be taken by children under 14 years of age.
Warnings and precautions
Before taking ACC optima, the patient should discuss it with their doctor or pharmacist if:
- the patient has had or currently has bronchial asthma, as the medicine may cause bronchospasm and shortness of breath in them. Patients with bronchial asthma must be under close medical supervision during treatment. If bronchospasm occurs, the patient should stop taking the medicine and seek medical help immediately;
- the patient has had a history of stomach ulcers, especially if they are taking other medicines that irritate the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract;
- the patient currently has or has had respiratory failure;
- the patient has a problem with coughing up (may require the use of so-called respiratory physiotherapy - the doctor will provide information on what it involves);
- the patient has been diagnosed with histamine intolerance (long-term use of the medicine may cause symptoms of intolerance, such as headache, runny nose, itching);
- the patient is elderly (over 65 years old).
If the patient experiences skin or mucous membrane changes while taking the medicine, they should stop taking it and seek medical help immediately (see section 4).
Children and adolescents
Due to the content of the active substance, ACC Optima should not be taken by children under 14 years of age.
Mucolytic agents (thinning bronchial secretions and reducing their viscosity) can cause bronchial obstruction or blockage in children under 2 years of age due to the physiological characteristics of the airways and limited ability to cough in this age group. Therefore, mucolytic agents should not be taken by children under 2 years of age.
ACC optima and other medicines
The patient should tell their doctor or pharmacist about all medicines they are currently taking or have recently taken, as well as any medicines they plan to take.
- ACC optima should not be taken at the same time as cough suppressants, as they may weaken the cough reflex and make it harder to cough up the thinned secretions.
- Acetylcysteine (the active substance of ACC optima) may reduce the effectiveness of some antibiotics (especially semi-synthetic penicillins, tetracyclines, cephalosporins, and aminoglycosides). To avoid this, ACC optima should be taken 2 hours after taking the antibiotic. This does not apply to antibiotics such as cefixime, loracarbef, amoxicillin, doxycycline, erythromycin, thiamphenicol, and cefuroxime. In case of doubt, the patient should consult their doctor.
- ACC optima may enhance the effect of nitroglycerin and other nitrates (medicines used to treat cardiovascular diseases and coronary heart disease). During concurrent use of these medicines, the doctor will monitor whether the patient develops low blood pressure. Headache may occur. If the patient is taking nitroglycerin or another similarly acting medicine from the nitrate group, they should consult their doctor before taking ACC optima.
- Large amounts of activated charcoal may reduce the effectiveness of ACC optima.
- It is not recommended to dissolve ACC optima in solutions containing other medicines.
Effect of ACC optima on laboratory tests
If the patient is to undergo a blood or urine test for salicylates or a urine test for ketone bodies, they should inform their doctor and medical staff about taking ACC optima.
ACC optima with food and drink
The medicine should be taken after a meal. During treatment, the patient should drink a sufficient amount of fluids (at least 1.5 liters per day).
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding, thinks they may be pregnant, or plans to have a child, they should consult their doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.
ACC optima can be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding only if the doctor considers it necessary.
Driving and using machines
The effect of ACC optima on the ability to drive and use machines is not known.
ACC optima contains lactose, sodium, and sorbitol
Lactose
If the patient has previously been diagnosed with intolerance to some sugars, they should contact their doctor before taking the medicine.
Sodium
The medicine contains 138.8 mg of sodium (the main component of table salt) per effervescent tablet. This corresponds to 6.9% of the maximum recommended daily intake of sodium in the diet for adults.
Sorbitol
The medicine contains 0.12 mg of sorbitol per effervescent tablet.
3. How to take ACC optima
This medicine should always be taken exactly as described in this patient leaflet or as directed by the doctor or pharmacist. If in doubt, the patient should consult their doctor or pharmacist.
Adults and adolescents over 14 years of age
1 effervescent tablet of ACC optima once a day (600 mg of acetylcysteine per day).
ACC optima should not be taken by children under 14 years of age.
Without a doctor's recommendation, ACC optima should not be taken for more than 4 to 5 days.
Method of administration:
The medicine should be taken after a meal (see "ACC optima with food and drink").
The effervescent tablet should be dissolved in half a glass of water and taken immediately after dissolution.
The effervescent tablet should not be dissolved in solutions containing other medicines.
It should be taken no later than 4 hours before bedtime due to the difficulty in coughing up thinned secretions during sleep.
The patient should avoid prolonged contact between the prepared oral solution and metals or rubber.
Taking a higher dose of ACC optima than recommended
In case of taking a higher dose of the medicine than recommended, the patient should consult their doctor or pharmacist. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may occur.
Missing a dose of ACC optima
If the medicine is taken regularly and it is not long since the missed dose was due to be taken, the patient should take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, the patient should take it at the usual time. The patient should not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
In case of any further doubts about taking this medicine, the patient should consult their doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, ACC optima can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
If the patient experiences any of the following symptoms, they should stop taking ACC optima and seek medical help immediately:
- anaphylactic reaction or a reaction similar to anaphylaxis (a type of sudden allergic reaction) with symptoms such as sudden wheezing, difficulty breathing, or dizziness, swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, or throat, hives, itching
- angioedema (a severe allergic reaction) with swelling of the skin and/or mucous membranes, e.g., in the face, limbs, joints
- skin and mucous membrane changes, which may be accompanied by fever and joint pain
- bronchospasm (sudden shortness of breath).
Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
- hypersensitivity reactions (allergic reactions)
- headache
- tinnitus
- rapid heartbeat (tachycardia)
- low blood pressure
- nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, stomatitis
- hives, rash, itching, angioedema
- fever.
Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):
- indigestion
- shortness of breath, bronchospasm.
Very rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):
- anaphylactic reaction or a reaction similar to anaphylaxis, up to anaphylactic shock (see above)
- a severe skin and mucous membrane reaction, which may indicate Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis (see above)
- bleeding.
Side effects with unknown frequency (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data):
- facial swelling.
Reporting side effects
If the patient experiences any side effects, including any side effects not listed in the leaflet, they should inform their doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. Side effects can be reported directly to the Department of Post-Marketing Surveillance of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices, and Biocidal Products
Al. Jerozolimskie 181C, 02-222 Warsaw
phone: +48 22 49 21 301
fax: +48 22 49 21 309
website: https://smz.ezdrowie.gov.pl
By reporting side effects, more information can be collected on the safety of the medicine.
5. How to store ACC optima
- The medicine should be stored out of sight and reach of children.
- The tube should be kept tightly closed to protect it from moisture.
- The medicine should not be taken after the expiry date stated on the packaging. The expiry date refers to the last day of the specified month. The shelf life after opening the tube is 2 years.
- Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. The patient should ask their pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer needed. This will help protect the environment.
6. Contents of the packaging and other information
What ACC optima contains
The active substance of the medicine is acetylcysteine. One effervescent tablet contains 600 mg of acetylcysteine.
The other ingredients of the medicine are: ascorbic acid, citric acid, sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate, mannitol, lactose, sodium cyclamate, sodium saccharin, sodium citrate, blackcurrant flavor "B" (contains sorbitol).
What ACC optima looks like and what the packaging contains
ACC optima is a white, round effervescent tablet with a dividing line on one side.
A polypropylene tube with a polyethylene cap and a desiccant, in a cardboard box, contains 10 effervescent tablets.
For more detailed information, the patient should contact the marketing authorization holder or the parallel importer.
Marketing authorization holder in Germany, the country of export:
Hexal AG
Industriestraße 25, 83607 Holzkirchen, Germany
Manufacturer:
Salutas Pharma GmbH
Otto-von-Guericke-Allee 1, 39179 Barleben, Germany
Parallel importer:
Delfarma Sp. z o.o.
ul. Św. Teresy od Dzieciątka Jezus 111
91-222 Łódź
Repackaged by:
Delfarma Sp. z o.o.
ul. Św. Teresy od Dzieciątka Jezus 111
91-222 Łódź
German export license number: 13776.02.00
Parallel import license number: 198/25
Date of leaflet approval: 09.06.2025
[Information about the trademark]
- Country of registration
- Active substance
- Prescription requiredNo
- Marketing authorisation holder (MAH)Hexal AG
- This information is for reference only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a licensed doctor before taking any medication. Oladoctor is not responsible for medical decisions based on this content.
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