Miraten

Miraten100 ml

Syrup

Butamirate Citrate

Eskayef Bangladesh Ltd.

Product Code : 10811
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Medicine overview

Indications of Miraten 100 ml

Miraten 100 ml is used to relieve dry (non-productive) cough. Dry cough may be caused by a recent viral infection. Miraten 100 ml 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 moreMiraten 100 ml is used to relieve dry (non-productive) cough. Dry cough may be caused by a recent viral infection. Miraten 100 ml 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 etiology, whooping cough and cough due to acute lower respiratory tract infections (tracheitis, laryngitis, bronchitis) etc.

Theropeutic Class

Cough suppressant

Pharmacology

Miraten 100 ml belongs to the anti-cough medicines of central action. It exerts expectorant, moderate bronchodilating and anti-inflammatory action. Miraten 100 ml also increases the spirometery indexes and blood oxygenation. It is safe and non-sedating which is neither chemically nor pharmacologically related to opium alkaloids. The active metabolites of Miraten 100 ml have also antitussive action.

Dosage & Administration of Miraten 100 ml

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 Miraten 100 ml

Use in adult: Miraten 100 ml 50 mg tablet: 2-3 tablets daily. Miraten 100 ml syrup: 15 ml 4 times daily. Use in children & adolescents:Miraten 100 ml 50 mg tablet: Adolescent over 12 years old: 1-2 tablets daily. Miraten 100 ml 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. Miraten 100 ml 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 Miraten 100 ml

Concomitant use with expectorants should be avoided.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient.

Side Effects of Miraten 100 ml

Tolerance of Miraten 100 ml 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

Miraten 100 ml 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 Miraten 100 ml administration during breast feeding should be carefully weighed against the risks.

Precautions & Warnings

Miraten 100 ml 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 Miraten 100 ml

Accidental overdose with Miraten 100 ml 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

Miraten 100 ml acts directly on the brain's cough center to suppress cough. Miraten 100 ml is safe and non-sedating which is neither chemically nor pharmacologically related to opium alkaloids. Miraten 100 ml 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 Miraten 100 ml have also antitussive action.

Pregnancy

Miraten 100 ml 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 Miraten 100 ml administration during breast feeding should be carefully weighed against the risks.
Disclaimer

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