Bidicod 7.5 mg/5 ml (Syrup)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 80.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Butamirate citrate
Company One pharma ltd

Indications

  • Relieves dry cough
  • Used for pre & post-operative cough sedation
  • Treats acute cough of any etiology
  • Effective for whooping cough
  • Relieves cough due to acute lower respiratory tract infections

Pharmacology

  • Butamirate Citrate acts directly on the brain's cough center to suppress cough
  • Non-sedating
  • Rapid and complete absorption after oral administration
  • Maximum concentration reached within 9 hours with sustained-release tablet
  • Extremely protein-bound
  • Plasma elimination half-life of about 13 hours
  • Active metabolites have antitussive action

Dosage & Administration

  • 2-3 tablets of Butamirate Citrate 50 mg daily for adults
  • 15 ml of Butamirate Citrate syrup 4 times daily for adults
  • 1-2 tablets of Butamirate Citrate 50 mg daily for adolescents over 12 years old
  • 5 ml of Butamirate Citrate syrup 3 times daily for children (3-6 yrs)
  • 10 ml of Butamirate Citrate syrup 3 times daily for children (6-12 yrs)
  • 15 ml of Butamirate Citrate syrup 3 times daily for adolescents
  • 0.50 ml of Butamirate Citrate pediatric drops 4 times daily for children (2 months- 1 yr)
  • 0.75 ml of Butamirate Citrate pediatric drops 4 times daily for children (1-3 yrs)

Interaction

Concomitant use with expectorants should be avoided

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient

Side Effects

  • Rash
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Vertigo

Pregnancy & Lactation

Avoid use during the first trimester of pregnancy. Caution advised for the remainder of pregnancy. Carefully weigh benefits against risks 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 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

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