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Medicine overview
Indications of Butaret SR 50 mg
whooping cough and cough due to acute lower respiratory tract infections (tracheitislaryngitisbronchitis) etc.
Theropeutic Class
Cough suppressant
Pharmacology
Butaret SR 50 mg belongs to the anti-cough medicines of central action.
Absorption
It exerts expectorant, moderate bronchodilating and anti-inflammatory action.
Distribution
Butaret SR 50 mg also increases the spirometery indexes and blood oxygenation.
Metabolism
The active metabolites of Butaret SR 50 mg have also antitussive action.
Dosage & Administration of Butaret SR 50 mg
Tablet
Dosage:Adult: 2-3 tablets daily at 8 to 12 hours intervals, Adolescents over 12 years old: 1-2 tablets daily
Syrup
Dosage: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
Dosage:Children (1-3 years): 0.75 ml 4 times daily, Children (2 months-1 year): 0.50 ml 4 times daily
| Condition | Dosage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Dosage of Butaret SR 50 mg
Use in adult
Dosage:Butaret SR 50 mg 50 mg tablet: 2-3 tablets daily
Butaret SR 50 mg syrup
Dosage:15 ml 4 times daily
Use in children & adolescents
Dosage:Butaret SR 50 mg 50 mg tablet: Adolescent over 12 years old: 1-2 tablets daily
Butaret SR 50 mg syrup
Dosage:Children (3-6 yrs): 5 ml 3 times daily
Children (6-12 yrs)
Dosage:10 ml 3 times daily
Adolescent
Dosage:15 ml 3 times daily
Butaret SR 50 mg pediatric drops
Dosage:Children ( 2 months- 1 yrs): 0.50 ml 4 times daily
Children (1-3 yrs)
Dosage:0.75 ml 4 times daily
| Condition | Dosage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Use in adult | Butaret SR 50 mg 50 mg tablet: 2-3 tablets daily | |
| Butaret SR 50 mg syrup | 15 ml 4 times daily | |
| Use in children & adolescents | Butaret SR 50 mg 50 mg tablet: Adolescent over 12 years old: 1-2 tablets daily | |
| Butaret SR 50 mg syrup | Children (3-6 yrs): 5 ml 3 times daily | |
| Children (6-12 yrs) | 10 ml 3 times daily | |
| Adolescent | 15 ml 3 times daily | |
| Butaret SR 50 mg pediatric drops | Children ( 2 months- 1 yrs): 0.50 ml 4 times daily | |
| Children (1-3 yrs) | 0.75 ml 4 times daily |
Interaction of Butaret SR 50 mg
Concomitant use with expectorants should be avoided.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient.
Side Effects of Butaret SR 50 mg
Tolerance of Butaret SR 50 mg is good.Adverse reactions such as rash,nausea,diarrhoea and vertigo have been observed in a few rare cases,resolving after dose reduction or treatment withdrawal.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Butaret SR 50 mg 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 Butaret SR 50 mg administration during breast feeding should be carefully weighed against the risks.
Precautions & Warnings
Butaret SR 50 mg suppresses the cough reflex and therefore the concomitant use with expectorants should be avoided, since it may lead to mucus retention in the airways, which increases the risk of bronchospasm and respiratory infections. If the cough persists for more than 7 days (more than 3 days in children younger than12 years of age) doctor must be consulted.
Overdose Effects of Butaret SR 50 mg
Accidental overdose with Butaret SR 50 mg can cause the following symptoms: drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, loss of balance and hypotension. Standard emergency procedures should be followed: activated charcoal, saline laxatives and standard cardio-respiratory resuscitation.
Storage Conditions
Keep away from light and moisture, store below 30°C. Keep all the medicines out of the reach of children.
Drug Classes
Cough suppressant
Mode Of Action
Butaret SR 50 mg acts directly on the brain's cough center to suppress cough. Butaret SR 50 mg is safe and non-sedating which is neither chemically nor pharmacologically related to opium alkaloids. Butaret SR 50 mg is rapidly and completely absorbed after oral administration. Maximum concentration is reached within 9 hours with the sustained-release tablet. This is extremely protein-bound and plasma elimination half-life is about 13 hours. The active metabolites of Butaret SR 50 mg have also antitussive action.
Pregnancy
Butaret SR 50 mg 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 Butaret SR 50 mg administration during breast feeding should be carefully weighed against the risks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Butaret SR 50 mg used for?
Butamirate Citrate is used to relieve dry (non-productive) cough. Dry cough may be caused by a recent viral infection. Butamirate Citrate is also used for pre & post-operative cough sedation in patients who will undergo surgical procedures and bronchoscopy. It can be used in the acute cough of any ... Read moreButamirate Citrate is used to relieve dry (non-productive) cough. Dry cough may be cause…
What is the dosage of Butaret SR 50 mg?
Use in adult: Butamirate Citrate 50 mg tablet: 2-3 tablets daily. Butamirate Citrate syrup: 15 ml 4 times daily. Use in children & adolescents:Butamirate Citrate 50 mg tablet: Adolescent over 12 years old: 1-2 tablets daily. Butamirate Citrate syrup: Children (3-6 yrs): 5 ml 3 times daily. Children (6-12 yrs): 10 ml 3 times daily. Adolescent: 15 ml 3 times daily. Butamirate Citrate pediatric drops…
What are the side effects of Butaret SR 50 mg?
Tolerance of Butamirate Citrate is good.Adverse reactions such as rash,nausea,diarrhoea and vertigo have been observed in a few rare cases,resolving after dose reduction or treatment withdrawal.
Who should not take Butaret SR 50 mg?
Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient.
What precautions should be taken with Butaret SR 50 mg?
Butamirate Citrate suppresses the cough reflex and therefore the concomitant use with expectorants should be avoided, since it may lead to mucus retention in the airways, which increases the risk of bronchospasm and respiratory infections. If the cough persists for more than 7 days (more than 3 days in children younger than12 years of age) doctor must be consulted.
Is Butaret SR 50 mg safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
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 …
Disclaimer
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