Panatus Forte

Panatus Forte Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Panatus Forte Citrate belongs to the anti-cough medicines of central action. It exerts expectorant, moderate bronchodilating and anti-inflammatory action. Panatus Forte Citrate also increases the spirometery indexes and blood oxygenation. It is safe and non-sedating which is neither chemically nor pharmacologically related to opium alkaloids. The active metabolites of Panatus Forte Citrate have also antitussive action.

Trade Name Panatus Forte
Generic Butamirate
Butamirate Other Names Butamirate
Type
Formula C18H29NO3
Weight Average: 307.434
Monoisotopic: 307.214743798
Groups Experimental
Therapeutic Class Cough suppressant
Manufacturer
Available Country Bosnia & Herzegowina, Croatia (Hrvatska), Lithuania, Russia
Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Panatus Forte
Panatus Forte

Uses

Panatus Forte Citrate is used for acute cough of any etiology, suppression of pre-& post-operative cough in surgery & bronchoscopy and suppression of whooping cough.

Panatus Forte is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Cough

Dosage

Panatus Forte dosage

Tablet:

  • Adult: 2-3 tablets daily at 8 to 12 hours intervals,
  • Adolescents over 12 years old: 1-2 tablets daily.

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.

PediatricDrops:

  • 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 Panatus Forte Citrate is good. Adverse reactions such as rash, nausea, diarrhea and vertigo have been observed in a few rare cases, resolving after dose reduction or treatment withdrawal.

Precaution

Avoid simultanous administration of expectorants. Minor influence on the ability to drive & use machines. Avoid during pregnancy (1st 3 months) & lactation.

Tablet: Rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption.

Syrup: Sorbitol: Rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance. Contains ethanol.

Interaction

Avoid use with expectorants.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

Panatus Forte 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 Panatus Forte Citrate administration during breast feeding should be carefully weighed against the risks.

Contraindication

Panatus Forte Citrate is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of the formulation.

Acute Overdose

Accidental overdose with Panatus Forte Citrate can cause the following symptoms: drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of balance and hypotension. Standard emergency procedures should be followed: activated charcoal, saline laxatives and standard cardio-respiratory resuscitation.

Storage Condition

Do not store above 30 0 C. Keep away from light and out of the reach of children.

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*** Taking medicines without doctor's advice can cause long-term problems.
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