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- Brand: Incepta Pharmaceuticals
- Product ID: Butamirate Citrate
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Askorel 100 ml Syp
Indications
Askorel is indicated in acute cough of any etiology, suppression of pre-& post-operative cough in surgery & bronchoscopy and suppression of whooping cough.
Dosage & Administration
Dosage form | Age | Dose |
---|---|---|
SRTablet | Adolescents over 12 years | 1-2 tablets daily |
Adults | 2-3 tablets daily at 8-12 hoursinterval | |
Syrup | Infants (2 months - 1 year) | 1.5 ml four times daily |
Infants (1 - 3 years) | 2.5 ml four times daily | |
Children 3-5 years of age | 7.5 ml three times daily | |
> 6 years and adults | 15 ml three times daily | |
Paediatricdrops | Infants (2 months - 1 year) | 10 drops four times daily |
Infants (1 - 3 years) | 15 drops four times daily |
Side Effects
Tolerance of Butamirate Citrate is good. Adverse reactions such as rash, nausea, diarrhea and vertigo have been observed in a few rare cases, resolving after dose reduction or treatment withdrawal.
Precautions
Not applicable
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.
Over Dose
Accidental overdose with Butamirate Citrate can cause the following symptoms: drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of balance and hypotension. Standard emergency procedures should be followed: activated charcoal, saline laxatives and standard cardio-respiratory resuscitation.
Storage
Do not store above 30 0 C. Keep away from light and out of the reach of children.