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Prophylactic Biological Products
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N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) is a synthetic derivative of L-cysteine used primarily as an antioxidant and mucolytic agent. Produced via chemical synthesis from acetic anhydride and cysteine, its molecular formula is C5H9NO3S with CAS number 616-30-8.
Store in cool, dry conditions away from moisture. Clinical use requires monitoring for hypersensitivity reactions; not recommended for patients with active peptic ulcers without medical supervision.