time release NAC

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Since my diagnosis of IPF, I have been taking NAC. It is the only medication I am taking for this disease (outside of occassional mucinex when the phlegm really gets out of hand). Shortly after starting, while researching, I discovered there was a time release form available. Verbage from the manufacturer indicated the standard NAC is only active in the body for about an hour or so whereas the time release is active 3-4 hours. As a result, I take my 600 mg tablet every 6 hours or 4 times daily. This way I am getting treatment 12-16 hours a day rather than the 4. This has served to reduce my coughing (and phlegm production) significantly. The product I use is Jarrow Formulas, N-A-C Sustain, 600 mg and is distributed through i Herb co.

Mike

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Mike -

Thanks for the information. My experience with medicines is that I respond

better to lower doses more often, or if possible, time release medications.

Well worth looking into. Appreciate the heads up.

Stefani

ILD 2/2006, NSIP (cellular) 6/2009, Diabetes II 2/2006, Sleep Apnea 4/2009

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> Since my diagnosis of IPF, I have been taking NAC.  It is the only medication

I am taking for this disease (outside of occassional mucinex when the phlegm

really gets out of hand).  Shortly after starting, while researching, I

discovered there was a time release form available.  Verbage from the

manufacturer indicated the standard NAC is only active in the body for about an

hour or so whereas the time release is active 3-4 hours.  As a result, I take my

600 mg tablet every 6 hours or 4 times daily.  This way I am getting treatment

12-16 hours a day rather than the 4.  This has served to reduce my coughing (and

phlegm production) significantly. The product I use is Jarrow Formulas, N-A-C

Sustain, 600 mg and is distributed through i Herb co.

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> Mike

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