Butamirate Citrate
Butamirate Citrate is an antitussive medication primarily used to relieve dry, irritating coughs. It acts on the cough center in the brain to suppress the urge to cough, providing symptomatic relief. This medication is typically prescribed for acute respiratory conditions accompanied by non-productive coughing.
Butamirate Citrate is a cough suppressant used to treat dry, irritating coughs by acting on the central nervous system.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 382677
- Generic
- Butamirate Citrate
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment of dry, irritating coughs associated with acute respiratory infections, bronchitis, laryngitis, and other conditions of the upper respiratory tract where cough suppression is desired.
Acts centrally on the cough reflex in the medulla oblongata to suppress cough impulses. It has a selective action on the cough center without significant effects on respiratory function.
Should be used for dry, non-productive coughs only. Not recommended for productive coughs where expectoration is needed. Consult a healthcare provider if cough persists beyond 7-10 days or is accompanied by fever, difficulty breathing, or other concerning symptoms.
Official drug label
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