Nacel 400mg Injection is an antidote medication. It is used in the treatment of paracetamol overdose (when you may have taken too much paracetamol medicine). It protects your liver and helps to reduce the extent of the injury.

Nacel 400mg Injection is used as mucolytic

Uses of Nacel Injection

Treatment of Paracetamol toxicity

Benefits of Nacel Injection

In Treatment of Paracetamol toxicity

Nacel 400mg Injection is an antidote medicine that prevents serious side effects if a person has taken more than the normal or recommended amount of a medicine called paracetamol which leads to an overdose. Initially, there may be mild gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, irritability, etc. But, if left untreated, paracetamol overdose may cause serious liver damage, which may even lead to liver failure. Rarely, an excessive overdose may lead to a coma. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit from this medication.

Side effects of Nacel Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Nacel

Rash
Red spots or bumps
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Itching

How to use Nacel Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Nacel Injection works

Nacel 400mg Injection is an antidote for paracetamol poisoning. It works by increasing the level of glutathione, an antioxidant that neutralises the toxic products of paracetamol.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Nacel 400mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Nacel 400mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Nacel 400mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Nacel 400mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Nacel 400mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Nacel 400mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Nacel 400mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Nacel 400mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Nacel 400mg Injection is used for the treatment of paracetamol overdose (when you may have taken too much paracetamol).
It protects the liver from damage by the high levels of paracetamol.
It is very effective when given during the first 8 hours following paracetamol overdose. The effectiveness is reduced with time but it can still help when given within 24 hours.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

N-Acylated Alpha Amino Acids

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OTHERS

Action Class

Acetylcysteine -Mucolytic

Patient concerns

Ferrous sulphate tablets toxicity

Dr. Megha Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

There is no toxicity as such. Please be specific in what respect are you asking.

Diazepam toxicity about 45 tablets

Dr. Ambrish Dharmadhikari

Psychiatry

Rush immediately to emergency services

Sir rahul yadav paediatric prefer a medicine ARACHITOL SACHET. but that is not availabale any medical & online also please can you prefer any other medicine for my female child. She is so slim age is 18 months still she is not walking properly. Weght is 8 kg only. I also give her calcimax p and zincovit

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Please do Vit D test and if needed then only give supplement as excess can cause toxicity

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FAQs

Is Nacel 400mg Injection good for liver?

Yes, Nacel 400mg Injection is good for the liver. It improves liver function and activity in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. It also prevents liver from toxic agents which can damage the liver. Additionally, it also prevents liver from damage in cases of drug overdose like paracetamol, etc.

Does Nacel 400mg Injection affect blood pressure?

Yes, Nacel 400mg Injection by acting through various mechanism prevents the rise of blood pressure and maintains the normal functioning of the body. There are reports which show that Nacel 400mg Injection can prevent damage to the inner lining of the blood vessels of the body, which will maintain the elasticity and vitality of the blood vessels. It also increases the antioxidants levels in the body hence preventing the body from oxidative damage.

Does Nacel 400mg Injection help anxiety?

There is no concrete evidence that Nacel 400mg Injection can be used alone in the treatment of anxiety disorder. However, in some reports, it is shown that Nacel 400mg Injection provides benefit by acting as an antioxidant. This property prove to be beneficial in psychiatric and neurological conditions when added to the normal treatment of the particular disorder. Do not take this medication without consulting your doctor. Contact the doctor for any query if you feel anxious.

Is Nacel 400mg Injection good for kidneys?

Yes, Nacel 400mg Injection is beneficial when used in patients with impaired kidney functions. It is also used to prevent or minimize the damage caused by the use of contrast during investigations like CT scan or other body scans.

Does Nacel 400mg Injection need to be refrigerated?

Unopened vials of Nacel 400mg Injection should be stored at room temperature. Once the medicine is opened and diluted it should be used within 3 hours as per the directions of the physician. It should not be stored above 25ºC. Once opened, the vials should be stored in refrigeration and if unused then should be discarded after 96 hours.

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References

Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 13-15.
Acetylcysteine (N-Acetylcysteine). In: Hitchings A, Lonsdale D, Burrage D, et al., editors. The Top 100 Drugs: Clinical Pharmacology and Practical Pescribng. Churchil Livingstone Elsevier; 2015.
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Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

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Nacel 400mg Injection

Product introduction

Uses of Nacel Injection

Benefits of Nacel Injection

In Treatment of Paracetamol toxicity

Side effects of Nacel Injection

Common side effects of Nacel

How to use Nacel Injection

How Nacel Injection works

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

User feedback

FAQs

Is Nacel 400mg Injection good for liver?

Does Nacel 400mg Injection affect blood pressure?

Does Nacel 400mg Injection help anxiety?

Is Nacel 400mg Injection good for kidneys?

Does Nacel 400mg Injection need to be refrigerated?

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