Products
Deconil
Generic
Name
Butamirate Citrate
Preparation
Deconil Syrup: Each 5 ml syrup contains Butamirate Citrate 7.5 mg.
Deconil Tablet: Each film-coated sustained-release tablet contains Butamirate Citrate 50 mg.
Deconil Tablet: Each film-coated sustained-release tablet contains Butamirate Citrate 50 mg.
Therapeutic
Class
Anticough
Indications
Deconil is indicated for dry cough of any etiology, pre- & post-operative cough and whooping cough.
Dosage & Administration
Deconil Syrup: Children 3-6 years of age: 5 ml, 3 times daily
Children 6-12 years of age: 10 ml, 3 times daily
Over 12 years of age and adults : 15 ml, 3-4 times daily
Deconil Tablet: Adults: 2 to 3 tablets daily at 8 to 12 hours intervals
Adolescents (over 12 years of age): The recommended dose is 1 to 2 tablets daily
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient.
Overdosage
Overdose may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness and hypotension. The usual emergency assistance should be taken: activated charcoal, saline laxative and symptomatic treatment should be given.