Description
Codelac Neo Pharmacodynamics
Butamirate, active ingredient of Codelac® Neo, is an anti-cough agent of central action. It is neither chemically nor pharmacologically related to opium alkaloids. It is not addictive or addictive.
Suppresses cough, having a direct effect on the coughing center. It has a bronchodilator effect (dilates the bronchi). It makes breathing easier by improving spirometry (it reduces airway resistance) and blood oxygenation (it saturates blood with oxygen).
Indications
Dry cough of any etiology, including whooping cough; for cough suppression in preoperative and postoperative periods, during surgical interventions and bronchoscopy.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, fructose intolerance, pregnancy (I trimester), breast-feeding. Childhood age under 3 years.
Dosage and administration
- Syrup should be taken orally before a meal.
- Syrup is prescribed for children:
- 3 to 6 years of age – 5 ml 3 times a day;
- 6 to 12 years old – 10 ml three times a day;
- Ages 12 and older – 15 ml 3 times a day.
- Adults – 15 ml 4 times a day.
- When taking the drug, a measuring device should be used. If cough persists for more than 5 days after the start of treatment, you should consult a doctor.
