Tussibic 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 | Unimed unihealth pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Relieves dry cough
- Used for pre & post-operative cough sedation
- Effective in acute cough of any etiology
- Relieves whooping cough
- Effective in acute lower respiratory tract infections
Pharmacology
- Acts directly on the brain's cough center to suppress cough
- Rapid and complete absorption after oral administration
- Safe and non-sedating
- Has antitussive action
- Extremely protein-bound
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
Interaction
Concomitant use with expectorants should be avoided
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient
Side Effects
- Good tolerance observed
- Adverse reactions: rash, nausea, diarrhea, vertigo
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Avoid use during first trimester of pregnancy
- Caution advised during remainder of pregnancy, if indicated by physician
- Benefits vs. risks considered for breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Avoid concomitant use with expectorants
- Consult doctor if cough persists for more than 7 days
- In children younger than 12 years, consult doctor if cough persists for more than 3 days
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms: drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of balance, hypotension
- Standard emergency procedures: activated charcoal, saline laxatives, cardio-respiratory resuscitation
Therapeutic Class
Cough suppressant
Storage Conditions
Store below 30°C, away from light and moisture, out of reach of children