N-Acetylcystein

N-Acetylcysteine (NAC), also known as Acetylcysteine, is a medication that is used to treat paracetamol (acetaminophen) overdose, and to loosen thick mucus in individuals with chronic bronchopulmonary disorders like pneumonia, bronchitis and cystic fibrosis. It has been used to treat lactobezoar in infants. It can be taken intravenously, by mouth, or inhaled as a mist. Some people use it as a dietary supplement.

Also known as: Acetylcystein

Classification

Psychoactive: Nootropic
Tag: Cysteine

Effects

Stimulation
Increased Heart Rate
Motivation Enhancement
Euphoria
Light Sensitivity

Routes of Administration

Oral

Dosage

Threshold: 100 mg
Heavy: 1500 mg
Common: 600-1000 mg
Light: 400-600 mg
Strong: 1000-1500 mg

Duration

Onset: 0.3-1 h

Harm Reduction

Check interactions before mixing substances, pay attention to dose spacing and hydration, and treat all dosage guidance as approximate rather than guaranteed safe.

Sources

Substance data is aggregated from the following public harm-reduction and reference sources.

psychonautwiki.org

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