Bucod 7.5 mg/5 ml (Syrup)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 80.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Butamirate citrate
Company Sharif pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Bucod sr 50 mg tablet

Indications

  • Relieves dry (non-productive) cough
  • Used for pre & post-operative cough sedation
  • Effective for acute cough of any etiology
  • Helps in whooping cough
  • Relieves cough due to acute lower respiratory tract infections

Pharmacology

  • Acts directly on the brain's cough center to suppress cough
  • Safe and non-sedating
  • Rapid and complete absorption after oral administration
  • Extremely protein-bound
  • Active metabolites have antitussive action

Dosage & Administration

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

Interaction

  • Concomitant use with expectorants should be avoided

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient

Side Effects

  • Tolerance is good
  • Adverse reactions such as rash, nausea, diarrhea and vertigo in rare cases

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not recommended during first trimester of pregnancy
  • Caution advised during remainder of pregnancy
  • Consider carefully during breastfeeding

Precautions & Warnings

  • Avoid concomitant use with expectorants
  • Consult a doctor if cough persists for more than 7 days

Overdose Effects

  • Symptoms may include: drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of balance, 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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