Cofcut Syrup 200ml
1 pc
Cofcut
Butamirate Citrate:
Composition
Cofcut Syrup: Each 5 ml syrup contains Butamirate Citrate INN 7.5
mg.
Pharmacology
Cofcut (Butamirate Citrate) acts directly on the brain's cough center to suppress cough. Cofcut is safe and non-sedating which is neither chemically nor pharmacologically related to opium alkaloids, Cofcut is rapidly and completely absorbed after oral administration. Cofcut is extremely protein bound and plasma elimination half life is about 13 hours. The active metabolites of Cofcut have also antitussive action.
Indications
Cofcut (Butamirate Citrate) is used to relieve dry (non-productive) cough. Dry cough may be caused by a recent viral infection. Cofcut (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 acute cough of any etiology, whooping cough and cough due to acute lower respiratory tract infections (tracheitis, laryngitis, bronchitis) etc.
Dosage and Administration
Cofcut 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; Adults-15 ml 4 times daily.
Use in Pregnancy and Lactation Butamirate Citrate should not be used during the first trimester of pregnancy. During the remainder of pregnancy, it can be used if recommended by the physician but with caution.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient.
Side-effects
Tolerance of Butamirate Citrate is good, Adverse reactions such as rash, nausea, diarrhoea and vertigo have been observed in a few rare cases, resolved after dose reduction or treatment withdrawal.
Overdose
Accidental overdose with Butamirate Citrate 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
Store in a dry place at 15-30° C, away from light and keep out of
children's reach.
How Supplied
Cofcut Syrup: Each bottle contains 200 ml syrup with measuring cup.
Manufactured by
PACIFIC PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.
PACIFIC
Plot No. 8-11 & 128SOCIE Ranchpur Sonargaon Narayangong, Bangladesh