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Medicines acetylcysteineQuestion & answer

acetylcysteine · Medicine question

Is acetylcysteine an antidote for paracetamol overdose?

iatroX medicinesMedicine guide reviewed 18 August 2026

The answer

Answer

Yes. Intravenous acetylcysteine is used in hospital to reduce liver injury after potentially harmful paracetamol exposure.

Sources for this answer

Acetylcysteine 200mg/ml Injection — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
Parvolex (Acetylcysteine) 200 mg/ml Concentrate for Solution for Infusion — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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