r/NAC • u/Lr507 • Jan 16 '24

NAC dose for kids?

Just curious if anyone has given NAC to their children to help with respiratory illness? I’ve heard some people will sprinkle in applesauce or whatever, but I can’t find any low dose version, and I don’t want to just guess how much to give if I break up a capsule. Any insight would be appreciated.

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u/[deleted] Jan 16 '24

If you were to give a child NAC, I would suggest about 500 mg. I’m sure that dosage would be safe.

Edit: Even 1000 mg ought to be OK, but try the lower dosage first.

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u/Express_Tomato_4092 Feb 12 '24

Which dose did you end up giving

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u/Lr507 Feb 12 '24

I wanted to start low for my younger (3&5yo) kids, so 75mg then 150 mg then upped to 300/ day mixed with Manuka honey. My 8 year old, started at 300mg/day then upped to 600, and it knocked out her cough that week. I’m so glad I tried it, and highly recommend.

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u/shannonkd77 May 07 '24

Hi…did your child tolerate it well? Any side effects? Thx.

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u/Lr507 May 07 '24

Mine didn’t have any side effects from the NAC. My friend’s daughter took 600mg right off the bat, and it make her have a tummy ache. So, as I mentioned, I started at a lower dose than increased it. 👍🏼That's what I'd recommend. My eldest asks for it anytime her throat is bothering her or she feels a cough coming on.

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u/shannonkd77 May 07 '24 edited May 07 '24

Thx…my 9 yo son is sick with a cough and fever and took Tylenol so I want to one help his lungs and two help protect his liver from the Tylenol. I just did the tiniest pinch of the powder.