Askorel SR 50 mg Tablet (Sustained Release)

Askorel SR 50 mg Tablet (Sustained Release) Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Trade Name Askorel SR 50 mg Tablet (Sustained Release)
Generic Butamirate Citrate
Weight 50 mg
Type Tablet (Sustained Release)
Therapeutic Class Cough suppressant
Manufacturer Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Available Country Bangladesh
Last Updated: September 24, 2024 at 5:38 am
Askorel SR 50 mg Tablet (Sustained Release)
Askorel SR 50 mg Tablet (Sustained Release)

Uses

Askorel SR 50 mg Tablet (Sustained Release) is used to relieve dry (non-productive) cough. Dry cough may be caused by a recent viral infection. Askorel SR 50 mg Tablet (Sustained Release) 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

Askorel SR 50 mg Tablet (Sustained Release) dosage

Use in adult: Askorel SR 50 mg Tablet (Sustained Release) 50 mg tablet: 2-3 tablets daily. Askorel SR 50 mg Tablet (Sustained Release) syrup: 15 ml 4 times daily. Use in children & adolescents:Askorel SR 50 mg Tablet (Sustained Release) 50 mg tablet: Adolescent over 12 years old: 1-2 tablets daily. Askorel SR 50 mg Tablet (Sustained Release) syrup: Children (3-6 yrs): 5 ml 3 times daily. Children (6-12 yrs): 10 ml 3 times daily. Adolescent: 15 ml 3 times daily. Askorel SR 50 mg Tablet (Sustained Release) pediatric drops: Children ( 2 months- 1 yrs): 0.50 ml 4 times daily. Children (1-3 yrs): 0.75 ml 4 times daily.

Side Effects

Tolerance of Askorel SR 50 mg Tablet (Sustained Release) 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 withdrawal.

Precaution

Askorel SR 50 mg Tablet (Sustained Release) suppresses the cough reflex and therefore the concomitant use with expectorants should be avoided, since it may lead to mucus retention in the airways, which increases the risk of bronchospasm and respiratory infections. If the cough persists for more than 7 days (more than 3 days in children younger than12 years of age) doctor must be consulted.

Interaction

Concomitant use with expectorants should be avoided.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

Askorel SR 50 mg Tablet (Sustained Release) 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 Askorel SR 50 mg Tablet (Sustained Release) administration during breast feeding should be carefully weighed against the risks.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient.

Acute Overdose

Accidental overdose with Askorel SR 50 mg Tablet (Sustained Release) can cause the following symptoms: drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, loss of balance and hypotension. Standard emergency procedures should be followed: activated charcoal, saline laxatives and standard cardio-respiratory resuscitation.

Storage Condition

Keep away from light and moisture, store below 30°C. Keep all the medicines out of the reach of children.

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