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Thanks for your reply. I know I am not clear of MAC; but since I took the Ceftin, my heavy coughing has stopped. I have started "huffing" which brings up at little sputum and continue to nebulize. I saw the doc Nov. 11th and he said not to worry. No doubt the coughing will return. I did start taking NAC; but am trying to find one that contains milk thistle. I think that ingredient reduces the risk to liver.
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Hi Nancy, NAC(ysteine) itself is actually used as a liver detoxifier, so I don't think milk thistle is a necessary ingredient.
The NAC, in typical 600-1200mg/day dosage is a mucolytic, thins the mucus. If you are taking beta-blockers and Solatol, you need to ask the doctor or pharmacist before using it.
An alternative would be guaifenesin, sold as Mucinex 600 LA (Iong acting), it is only needed twice a day. Be sure to find the formulation with no decongestant or expectorant. If you choose to use the cheaper, generic guaifenesin, it must be taken 3-4 times a day. I have taken this for 35 years without side effects.
Sue