Buratuss SR 50 mg Tablet

Non-opioid centrally acting cough suppressant for:

• Dry, irritating, non-productive cough of various causes (colds, flu, smoker's cough)
• Cough before and after surgery or bronchoscopy

Syrup (7.5 mg/5 ml):

• Adults: 15 ml four times daily.
• Children over 12 years: 15 ml three times daily.
• Children 6–12 years: 10 ml three times daily.
• Children 3–6 years: 5 ml three times daily.

Drops (5 mg/ml), infants and young children 2 months–3 years (where approved): about 10–25 drops four times daily depending on age.

Sustained-release tablets (adults): 50 mg two to three times daily.

• Use the measuring device provided.
• Do not use for more than 1 week without medical advice.

• Allergy to butamirate
• Productive cough with a lot of phlegm (suppressing it may cause mucus to build up)
• First trimester of pregnancy

Uncommon: drowsiness, nausea, diarrhoea, dizziness, rash.

Rare: allergic reactions.

• May cause drowsiness — caution when driving.
• Do not combine with expectorants/mucolytics unless advised.
• Cough lasting over 1–2 weeks, with fever, breathlessness or blood, needs medical review.
• Syrup contains sweeteners (sorbitol/saccharin) in some products.

Avoid in the first trimester; later only if clearly needed. Not recommended while breastfeeding.

• Expectorants and mucolytics (ambroxol, bromhexine, guaifenesin) — mucus may accumulate
• Alcohol and sedatives (more drowsiness)

Drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dizziness, low blood pressure. Seek medical care; activated charcoal may be used.

Store below 30°C, protected from light.