Butacod SR 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	Pharmasia limited
Also available as	Butacod 75 mg syrup

Indications

Relieves dry (non-productive) cough
Used for pre & post-operative cough sedation
Relieves acute cough of any etiology
Relieves 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
Maximum concentration reached within 9 hours
Extremely protein-bound
Plasma elimination half-life is about 13 hours

Dosage & Administration

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

Interaction

Concomitant use with expectorants should be avoided

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient

Side Effects

Good tolerance observed
Adverse reactions include rash, nausea, diarrhea, and vertigo
Resolved after dose reduction or treatment withdrawal

Pregnancy & Lactation

Avoid use during the first trimester of pregnancy, caution advised during 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

Symptoms may 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