Medicine details

ImageAskorel SR
NameAskorel SR
DosageTablet
Generic NameButamirate Citrate
Classes Respiratory Agent
Cough Suppressant
Diseases Dry Cough
Respiratory Disease
CompanyIncepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Drug Package Details

Strength50 mg
Storage Condition
Origin CountryBangladesh
Commercial Pack30
Price per pack300.00
Cost per pack264.00
Package unit10 tabs strip
Price per unit10.00
Cost per unit8.80
Discount0
Coupon
Remarks

Butamirate Citrate

Butamirate citrate belongs to a new class of cough suppressants that centrally through the receptors in the brainstem. It also reduces the resistance in the airways by inhibiting bronchospasm and anti-inflammatory effect.

Butamirate is indicated for the symptomatic relief of non productive/ dry cough.

 

Adult: 

  • 50 mg tablet: 2 or 3 tablets daily at intervals of 8 or 12 hours.
  • As 7.5 mg/5 mL syrup: 22.5 mg (15 mL) up to 4 times daily. Max: 90 mg (60 mL) daily.
  • Dosage recommendations may vary among countries or individual products (refer to specific product guidelines).

Child: Dosage recommendations may vary among countries or individual products (refer to specific product guidelines).

 

The following side effects may occur with the use of butamirate citrate-
  • nausea
  • diarrhea
  • drowsiness
  • dizziness
  • rash
  • urticaria

 

  • Butamirate Citrate should not be used as a rescue medication for sudden worsening of respiratory symptoms.
  • The medication should not be used in patients with a history of severe hypersensitivity to sympathomimetic amines.
  • Patients should be advised to seek medical attention immediately if they experience any worsening of their respiratory symptoms while taking Butamirate Citrate.

 

Contraindication

Butamirate Citrate is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or any of the excipients in the product.