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Indications - Butamirate Citrate is used to relieve dry (non-productive) cough. Dry cough may be caused by a recent viral infection. 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 the acute cough of any etiology, whooping cough and cough due to acute lower respiratory tract infections (tracheitis, laryngitis, bronchitis) etc.

Dosage & Administration - Mirakof® SR Tablet: Adult: 2-3 tablets daily at 8 to 12 hours intervals. Adolescents over 12 years old: 1-2 tablets daily Mirakof® 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, Adult: 15 ml 4 times daily. Mirakof® Paediatric Drops: Children (1-3 years): 0.75 ml 4 times daily. Children (2 months-1 year): 0.50 ml 4 times daily

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,resolving after dose reduction or treatment withdrawa

Contraindications - Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient.

Others - Pregnancy & Lactation Butamirate Citrate should not be used during the first trimester of pregnancy. During the remainder of pregnancy, it can be used if indicated by a physician but with caution. As a general rule, for safety reasons, in the absence of data on elimination of the active substance in breast milk, the benefits of Butamirate Citrate administration during breast feeding should be carefully weighed against the risks.