Acetylcysteine

Description

What is Acetylcysteine?

Acetylcysteine is a medication that can be used as a mucolytic in patients with certain lung conditions and as an antidote for acetaminophen overdose. N acetylcystein is an antioxidant and glutathione inducer indicated for mucolytic therapy and the treatment of acetaminophen overdose. Nac n-acetylcysteine has also been studied for a wide variety of off-label indications with mixed results.

n-acetylcysteine powder

Acetylcysteine Powder Basic information

Item	Specifications	RESULTS
Appearance	White powder	Complies
Assay	99%	Complies
pH	2.0~2.8	Complies
Specific rotation	+21.3º~+27.0º	Complies
Transmittance	≥98.0%	Complies
Loss on drying	≤0.5%	Complies
Residue on ignition	≤0.20%	Complies
Chloride(Cl)	≤0.04%	Complies
Heavy Metals (Pb)	≤10ppm	Complies
Iron (Fe)	≤20ppm	Complies
Sulfate(SO4)	≤0.030%	Complies
Arsenic(As2O3)	≤1ppm	Complies
Ammonium(NH4)	≤0.02%	Complies
Other amino acids	Conforms	Complies
Melting point	106ºC~110ºC	Complies

Acetylcysteine Benefits

Treating psychiatric conditions

Increasing the amount of n acetylcysteine powder in the body may boost levels of some neurotransmitters, which may improve a person’s mental function.

Treating lung conditions and excess mucus

For people with chronic lung conditions, such as bronchitis or cystic fibrosis, some doctors recommend n acetylcystein. It is available in an inhalable form that may help reduce excess mucus.

Improving insulin sensitivity in people with PCOS

Authors of a 2017 review suggested that taking n acetylcysteine powder may benefit people with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

This syndrome can lead to insulin resistance and increases in blood sugar. The researchers reported evidence that n-acetylcysteine powder may help reduce high blood sugar in people with PCOS. However, high-quality studies have not directly examined this.

Reducing the risk of preterm birth

According to the same 2017 review, n acetylcystein may help reduce the risk of preterm birth.

Infections such as bacterial vaginosis may increase the risk of preterm delivery, and the body’s inflammatory response may further raise the risk. Because nac n-acetylcysteine combats inflammation, the authors report, it may help counter this risk factor for preterm birth.