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Indication
Cough (non-productive), Whooping cough, Pre-post operative cough, Cough suppression
Adult Dose
Tablet: Adolescents over 12 years old: 1-2 tablets daily. Adults: 2-3 tablets daily at 8 to 12 hours intervals. Syrup: Adult: 15 ml 4 times daily; Adolescent: 15 ml 4 times daily

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Child Dose
Tablet: Adolescents over 12 years old: 1-2 tablets daily. Syrup: Children (6-12 years): 10 ml 3 times daily, Children (3-6 years): 5 ml 3 times daily. Paediatric drops: Infants (2 months – 1 year): 10 drops four times daily; Infants (1 – 3 years): 15 drops four times daily.

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Contraindication
Hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
Butamirate is reported to have a central action that is used as a cough suppressant in non-productive cough.
Precaution
Pregnancy and lactation.
Side Effect
Rarely, skin rash, nausea, diarrhoea or dizziness.
Interaction
Concomitant use of expectorants may lead to retention of mucous in the resp system, which can increase the risk of bronchospasm and airway infection.