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	Tussibic 75 mg syrup

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

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