Is it safe to give N-acetylcysteine to a 4 years old with recurrent otitis media?

what's the dose?

N- acetylcysteine is an very strong anti-viral. I am not a doctor but I would imagine it can't be harmful in small doses. Try a 500mg capsule just once a day, or less. It is basically just a precursor to glutathione. So if he gets too much I imagine he will just poop a lot. I would also recommend trying the probiotic route. That is another strong immune booster. Anything but antibiotics has been my experience.

However, I do want to encourage you to check with a holistic practitioner in your area. They will know of more possible dangers and side effects that I may not be aware of.

isn't N-acetylcysteine an antioxidant? it wont cure the otitis media... try antibiotics. it'll work better

I found no resources supporting the use of NAC for recurrent Otitis Media. I did find information indicating it may not be safe for use in children:

Safety Issues
NAC appears to be a very safe supplement when taken alone, although one study in rats suggests that 60 to 100 times the normal dose can cause liver injury.

As mentioned above, the combination of nitroglycerin and NAC can cause severe headaches.

*Safety in young children, women who are pregnant or nursing, and individuals with severe liver or kidney disease has not been established.*

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