MEDICATION DOSAGES & INTERVALS OF ADMINISTRATION ROUTE & FINAL DILUTION DILUTION INSTRUCTIONS STABILITY RATE OF INFUSION & COMMENTS
N-ACETYLCYSTEINE (Neo)
(Mucomyst, NAC)

Mechanism of action:

Mucolytic



 200 mg/mL vial


Ref: 8, 184 – 188, 308


Last update: 2025-04-04
Meconium Ileus:

Enteral:

>= 1500 g
150 – 250 mg/dose (3 - 5 mL/dose) PO/NG/PR Q6-8H

< 1500 g
50 – 100 mg/dose (1 – 2 mL/dose) PO/NG/PR Q6-8H

50 mg/mL (5%) 5% solution:
Mix 10 mL of n-acetylcysteine 200 mg/mL and 30 mL of sodium chloride 0.9% in an empty bottle.

14 days RT

COMMENTS:
Ensure adequate hydration

Adverse reactions: Diarrhea, hematochezia



Standard Prescription:

n-acetylcysteine 5% solution__mL PO__(frequency)

n-acetylcysteine 5% solution__mL enema PR__(frequency)