Butasiv 5 mg/ml (Pediatric Drops)

15 ml bottle: ৳ 50.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Butamirate citrate
Company Jenphar bangladesh ltd
Also available as
Butasiv 75 mg syrup Butasiv 50 mg tablet

Indications

  • Relieves dry (non-productive) cough
  • Used for pre & post-operative cough sedation
  • Can be used in acute cough of any etiology
  • Effective for whooping cough
  • Suitable for 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
  • Active metabolites have antitussive action

Dosage & Administration

  • Adult dosage: 2-3 tablets daily or 15 ml syrup 4 times daily
  • Adolescent dosage: 1-2 tablets daily or 15 ml syrup 3 times daily
  • Children's dosage: Varies by age

Interaction

  • Avoid concomitant use with expectorants

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient

Side Effects

  • Good tolerance
  • Rare cases of rash, nausea, diarrhea, and vertigo
  • Adverse reactions resolve after dose reduction or treatment withdrawal

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Should not be used during the first trimester of pregnancy
  • Caution during the remainder of pregnancy
  • Carefully weigh risks against benefits during breastfeeding

Precautions & Warnings

  • Avoid concomitant use with expectorants
  • Consult a doctor if cough persists for more than 7 days (more than 3 days in children younger than 12 years)

Overdose Effects

  • Symptoms include drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of balance, and hypotension
  • Follow standard emergency procedures

Therapeutic Class

  • Cough suppressant

Storage Conditions

  • Keep away from light and moisture
  • Store below 30°C
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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