| Intervention | N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) |
| Suggested dose | 600-900 mg po bid |
| Mechanism(s) of action against non-COVID-19 viruses36 |
Favorably modulate cellular defense and repair mechanisms:
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| Outcomes data supporting their mitigating effects on illness from other viral strains | Reduce progression from colonization to illness Reduce the severity and duration of acute symptoms |
| Strength of evidence | Limited |
| Risk of harm37-41 | Mimimal |
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