Sinetus

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

Sinetus Citrate belongs to the anti-cough medicines of central action. It exerts expectorant, moderate bronchodilating and anti-inflammatory action. Sinetus 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 Sinetus Citrate have also antitussive action.

Trade Name Sinetus
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, Serbia
Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Sinetus
Sinetus

Uses

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

Sinetus is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Cough

Dosage

Sinetus 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 Sinetus 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

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

Contraindication

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

Acute Overdose

Accidental overdose with Sinetus 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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