Mirakof 5 mg/ml (Pediatric Drops)

15 ml bottle: ৳ 50.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Butamirate citrate
Company Square pharmaceuticals plc
Also available as
Mirakof sr 50 mg tablet Mirakof 75 mg syrup

Indications

  • Relieves dry cough
  • Pre & post-operative cough sedation
  • Acute cough relief
  • Whooping cough relief
  • Relief for cough due to lower respiratory tract infections

Pharmacology

  • Acts directly on brain's cough center
  • Non-sedating
  • Rapid and complete absorption after oral administration
  • Antitussive action of active metabolites

Dosage & Administration

  • Adult dosage: 2-3 tablets of Butamirate Citrate 50 mg daily
  • Adult dosage: 15 ml of Butamirate Citrate syrup 4 times daily
  • Adolescent dosage: 1-2 tablets of Butamirate Citrate 50 mg daily
  • Children (3-6 yrs) dosage: 5 ml of Butamirate Citrate syrup 3 times daily
  • Children (6-12 yrs) dosage: 10 ml of Butamirate Citrate syrup 3 times daily
  • Adolescent dosage: 15 ml of Butamirate Citrate syrup 3 times daily
  • Children (2 months-1 yrs) dosage: 0.50 ml of Butamirate Citrate pediatric drops 4 times daily
  • Children (1-3 yrs) dosage: 0.75 ml of Butamirate Citrate pediatric drops 4 times daily

Interaction

Concomitant use with expectorants should be avoided

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient

Side Effects

  • Good tolerance
  • Adverse reactions: rash, nausea, diarrhea, vertigo (rare cases)
  • Reversible adverse reactions with dose reduction or treatment withdrawal

Pregnancy & Lactation

Caution during pregnancy and breastfeeding, first trimester avoidance, and careful assessment of benefits versus risks

Precautions & Warnings

Avoid concomitant use with expectorants, consult a doctor if cough persists for more than 7 days (more than 3 days in children under 12 years)

Overdose Effects

Symptoms include drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of balance, hypotension. Standard emergency procedures are required.

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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