Butaret SR 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 | Opsonin pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Relieves dry (non-productive) cough
- Pre & post-operative cough sedation
- Used for acute cough of any etiology
- Effective in whooping cough
- Relieves cough due to acute lower respiratory tract infections
Pharmacology
- Acts directly on the brain's cough center
- Suppresses cough
- Safe and non-sedating
- Rapid and complete absorption after oral administration
- Extremely protein-bound
- Plasma elimination half-life is about 13 hours
- Active metabolites have antitussive action
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage: Butamirate Citrate 50 mg tablet: 2-3 tablets daily
- Adult dosage: Butamirate Citrate syrup: 15 ml 4 times daily
- Adolescents dosage: 1-2 tablets daily
- Children (3-6 yrs) dosage: 5 ml 3 times daily
- Children (6-12 yrs) dosage: 10 ml 3 times daily
- Adolescents dosage: 15 ml 3 times daily
- Children (2 months- 1 yr) dosage: 0.50 ml 4 times daily
- Children (1-3 yrs) dosage: 0.75 ml 4 times daily
Interaction
- Concomitant use with expectorants should be avoided
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient
Side Effects
- Good tolerance observed
- Adverse reactions such as rash, nausea, diarrhea, and vertigo in few rare cases
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy
- Caution required during the remainder of pregnancy
- Benefits should be carefully weighed against the risks during breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Concomitant use with expectorants should be avoided
- 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
- Symptoms: drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of balance, hypotension
- Standard emergency procedures should be followed
Therapeutic Class
- Cough suppressant
Storage Conditions
- Keep away from light and moisture
- Store below 30°C
- Keep all medicines out of the reach of children