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Duro-Tuss Bc

Duro-Tuss Bc

butamirate

Manufacturer:

Lloyd

Distributor:

iNova
Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Warnings Special Precautions Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Butamirate citrate
Indications/Uses
SR tab: Symptomatic treatment of cough of various origins. Syr: Cough suppressant in non-productive cough.
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Dosage/Direction for Use
SR tab Adult 1 tab tid (at least 8 hr between doses). Max daily dose: 3 tab. Adolescent >12 yr 1 tab bid. Max daily dose: 2 tab. Syr 30 mg daily in 3-4 divided doses.
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Overdosage
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Administration
May be taken with or without food. SR tab: Swallow whole.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity.
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Warnings
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Special Precautions
SR tab: Do not use w/ other expectorants. Caution in patient w/ intolerance to some sugars eg, lactose monohydrate. Contains FD&C yellow lake #5 (tartrazine) which may cause allergic-type reaction (including bronchial asthma) in certain susceptible person. Not to be used during pregnancy & lactation. Syr: Not to be used for prolonged periods of time. May cause drowsiness & dizziness; caution when driving or using machines.
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Adverse Reactions
Somnolence; nausea, diarrhea; urticaria, itchy skin rashes.
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Drug Interactions
SR tab: May lead to accumulation of bronchial secretions in the lungs when taken w/ other cough medicines.
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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
Duro-Tuss Bc SR tab 50 mg
Packing/Price
100's
Form
Duro-Tuss Bc syr 7.5 mg/5 mL
Packing/Price
60 mL x 1's