Butasiv 50 mg (Tablet (Sustained Release))
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Butamirate citrate |
| Company | Jenphar bangladesh ltd |
| Also available as |
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 with the sustained-release tablet
Dosage & Administration
- Butamirate Citrate 50 mg tablet: 2-3 tablets daily for adults
- Butamirate Citrate syrup: 15 ml 4 times daily for adults
- Adolescent over 12 years old: 1-2 tablets daily
- Children (3-6 yrs): 5 ml 3 times daily
- Children (6-12 yrs): 10 ml 3 times daily
- Adolescent: 15 ml 3 times daily
- Children ( 2 months- 1 yrs): 0.50 ml 4 times daily
- Children (1-3 yrs): 0.75 ml 4 times daily
Interaction
Concomitant use with expectorants should be avoided
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient
Side Effects
- Good tolerance overall
- Adverse reactions such as rash, nausea, diarrhea, and vertigo in rare cases
Pregnancy & Lactation
Should not be used during the first trimester of pregnancy. Caution during the remainder of pregnancy, benefits versus risks during breastfeeding.
Precautions & Warnings
- Avoid concomitant use with expectorants
- Consult a doctor if the cough persists for more than 7 days (more than 3 days in children younger than 12 years of age)
Overdose Effects
- Drowsiness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Loss of balance
- Hypotension
Therapeutic Class
Cough suppressant
Storage Conditions
Keep away from light and moisture, store below 30°C. Keep out of the reach of children