Indication
Butamirate Citrate is used to relieve dry (non-productive) cough. Dry cough may be caused by a recent viral infection. It is also used for pre- & post-operative cough sedation in patients who will undergo surgical procedures and bronchoscopy. It can be used in acute cough of any etiology, whooping cough and cough due to acute lower respiratory tract infections (tracheitis, laryngitis, bronchitis) etc.
Dosage & Administration
Tablet: Adult: 2-3 tablets daily at 8 to 12 hours intervals, Adolescents over 12 years old: 1-2 tablets daily. Syrup: Children (3-6 years): 5 ml 3 times daily, Children (6-12 years): 10 ml 3 times daily, Adolescent: 15 ml 3 times daily, Adult: 15 ml 4 times daily. Pediatric Drops: Children (1-3 years): 0.75 ml 4 times daily, Children (2 months-1 year): 0.50 ml 4 times daily.
Contraindication & Precaution
Butamirate Citrate is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of the formulation. Avoid simultanous administration of expectorants. Minor influence on the ability to drive & use machines. Avoid during pregnancy (1st 3 months) & lactation. Tablet: Rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Syrup: Sorbitol: Rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance. Contains ethanol.
Side Effect
Tolerance of Butamirate Citrate is good. Adverse reactions such as rash, nausea and vertigo have been observed in a few rare cases, resolving after dose reduction or treatment withdrawal.
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation
Butamirate Citrate should not be used during the first trimester of pregnancy. During the remainder of pregnancy, it can be used if indicated by a physician but with caution. As a general rule, for safety reasons, in the absence of data on elimination of the active substance in breast milk, the benefits of Butamirate Citrate administration during breast feeding should be carefully weighed against the risks.
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