Butakof 7.5 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 80.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Butamirate citrate |
| Company | General pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Relieves dry (non-productive) cough
- Pre & post-operative cough sedation
- Acute cough of any etiology
- Whooping cough
- Cough due to acute lower respiratory tract infections
Pharmacology
- Acts directly on the brain's cough center to suppress cough
- Safe and non-sedating
- Rapid and complete absorption after oral administration
- Maximum concentration reached within 9 hours
- Extremely protein-bound
- Plasma elimination half-life of about 13 hours
- Active metabolites with antitussive action
Dosage & Administration
- Butamirate Citrate 50 mg tablet: 2-3 tablets daily for adults
- Butamirate Citrate syrup: 15 ml 4 times daily for adults
- Butamirate Citrate 50 mg tablet: 1-2 tablets daily for adolescents over 12 years old
- Butamirate Citrate syrup: 5 ml 3 times daily for children (3-6 yrs)
- Butamirate Citrate syrup: 10 ml 3 times daily for children (6-12 yrs)
- Butamirate Citrate syrup: 15 ml 3 times daily for adolescents
- Butamirate Citrate pediatric drops: 0.50 ml 4 times daily for children (2 months-1 yr)
- Butamirate Citrate pediatric drops: 0.75 ml 4 times daily for children (1-3 yrs)
Interaction
Concomitant use with expectorants should be avoided
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient
Side Effects
- Good tolerance
- Adverse reactions such as rash, nausea, diarrhea, and vertigo in rare cases
Pregnancy & Lactation
Not recommended during the first trimester, caution in the remainder of pregnancy, carefully weighed against the risks during breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
Concomitant use with expectorants should be avoided, consult a doctor if cough persists for more than 7 days (more than 3 days in children younger than 12 years of age)
Overdose Effects
- Accidental overdose symptoms: drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of balance, hypotension
- Standard emergency procedures: activated charcoal, saline laxatives, standard cardio-respiratory resuscitation
Therapeutic Class
Cough suppressant
Storage Conditions
Store below 30°C, keep away from light and moisture, keep out of the reach of children
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