Atussin Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Butamirate citrate

Indications/Uses

Symptomatic treatment of dry, irritant cough of any etiology, pre- & post-op cough & whooping cough.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 2-3 tab daily at 8-12 hr intervals. Adolescent >12 yr 1-2 tab daily.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Do not take during the 1st 3 mth of pregnancy. Childn <3 yr.

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Special Precautions

Caution while driving or using machines. Liver/kidney function impairment or failure. Pregnant, might become pregnant or thinking may be pregnant (from the 4th mth of pregnancy, only take if explicitly advised). Breastfeeding.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Drowsiness, nausea, diarrhea, urticaria (itchy skin rash).

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Drug Interactions

Do not co-administer w/ other cough medicines (expectorants); strong enzyme inhibitors or medicines known to have narrow therapeutic index.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Cough & Cold Preparations

ATC Classification

R05DB13 - butamirate ; Belongs to the class of other cough suppressants.

Regulatory Classification

Non-Rx

Presentation/Packing

Form

Atussin FC SR tab 50 mg

Packing/Price

30's

Atussin

butamirate

Manufacturer:

Orion

Distributor:

UNILAB, Inc