Indications & Uses
Medulax Sustained Release is indicated for:
Pharmacology
Butamirate Citrate works directly on the brain's cough centre to calm coughing. It is safe and non-sedating, and it is not chemically or pharmacologically related to opium alkaloids. After being taken by mouth, it is absorbed rapidly and completely; with the sustained-release tablet, peak blood levels are reached within about 9 hours. It binds extensively to plasma proteins, and its elimination half-life is roughly 13 hours. Its active metabolites also contribute to the cough-suppressing effect.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
For adults, Butamirate Citrate 50 mg tablet is given as 2 to 3 tablets daily. The syrup dose for adults is 15 ml 4 times daily.
For children and adolescents, the Butamirate Citrate 50 mg tablet is for adolescents over 12 years old, at 1 to 2 tablets daily. The syrup is dosed by age. Children aged 3 to 6 years take 5 ml 3 times daily, and children aged 6 to 12 years take 10 ml 3 times daily. Adolescents take 15 ml 3 times daily.
Butamirate Citrate pediatric drops are used for younger children. Children aged 2 months to 1 year take 0.50 ml 4 times daily, and children aged 1 to 3 years take 0.75 ml 4 times daily.
Side Effects
Bucod SR is generally well tolerated. In a few rare cases, adverse reactions such as rash, nausea, diarrhoea and vertigo have been observed, resolving after dose reduction or discontinuation of treatment.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Bucod SR suppresses the cough reflex, so it should not be used together with expectorants; doing so may cause mucus to build up in the airways, raising the risk of bronchospasm and respiratory infections. If the cough lasts more than 7 days (more than 3 days in children under 12 years of age), a doctor should be consulted.
Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity to butamirate citrate.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Butamirate Citrate should be avoided entirely during the first trimester of pregnancy. Later in pregnancy, a physician may allow its use if clearly needed, though caution is advised. It isn't known whether the drug passes into breast milk, so as a general safety precaution, a doctor should weigh the benefits of using Butamirate Citrate while breastfeeding against the possible risks before it is used.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Overdose
If someone takes too much Butamirate Citrate by accident, they may become drowsy, feel sick, vomit, or have diarrhoea. Loss of balance and low blood pressure (hypotension) can also happen. Treatment follows the standard emergency steps: activated charcoal, saline laxatives and standard cardio-respiratory resuscitation.
⚠️ In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Storage
Store Butamirate Citrate below 30°C, away from light and moisture. And keep it, like all medicines, out of the reach of children.
Common questions about Medulax Sustained Release 50 mg
What is Medulax Sustained Release 50 mg Tablet?
Medulax Sustained Release 50 mg Tablet is a medicine that contains Butamirate Citrate. It is made by NIPRO JMI Pharma Limited. It belongs to the Cough suppressant group of medicines.
What is Medulax Sustained Release used for?
Medulax Sustained Release is used for: Cough, Bronchitis, Respiratory Tract Infection, Viral Infection.
What are the side effects of Medulax Sustained Release?
Bucod SR is generally well tolerated. In a few rare cases, adverse reactions such as rash, nausea, diarrhoea and vertigo have been observed, resolving after dose reduction or discontinuation of treatment.
Can I take Medulax Sustained Release during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Butamirate Citrate should be avoided entirely during the first trimester of pregnancy. Later in pregnancy, a physician may allow its use if clearly needed, though caution is advised. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What happens if I take too much Medulax Sustained Release?
If someone takes too much Butamirate Citrate by accident, they may become drowsy, feel sick, vomit, or have diarrhoea. Loss of balance and low blood pressure (hypotension) can also happen. In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
How should I store Medulax Sustained Release?
Store Butamirate Citrate below 30°C, away from light and moisture. And keep it, like all medicines, out of the reach of children.
Do I need a prescription for Medulax Sustained Release?
Medulax Sustained Release is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.