Supremin 4 mg/5 ml, syrup, 200 ml

Supremin is a drug in the form of a syrup containing the active substance butamirate citrate.

Butamirate citrate is an antitussive substance. It relieves cough by central inhibition of the cough reflex, reducing the frequency and intensity of non-productive cough (dry, tiring). In addition to its antitussive effect, butamirate slightly dilates the bronchi.

Supremin syrup is intended for adults and children over 2 years of age.

Supremin is indicated for use in acute, dry cough.

The active substance is butamirate citrate. 5 ml (1 measuring spoon) of syrup contains 4 mg butamirate citrate.

The other ingredients of the drug are: methyl parahydroxybenzoate, benzoic acid, anhydrous citric acid, sodium citrate, liquid maltitol, aspartame, caramel-orange flavour (E 34493), purified water.

Unless your doctor recommends a specific dosage, the medication is most often used:

• children aged 2 to 6 years – 1 measuring spoon (4 mg) 3 times daily;
• children aged 6 to 12 years – 2 measuring spoons (8 mg) 3 times daily;
• children over 12 years of age – 3 measuring spoons (12 mg) 3 times a day;
• adults – 3 measuring spoons (12 mg) 4 times a day

• Oral administration.
• The medicine should be taken before meals.
• The medicine package comes with a measuring spoon which allows you to measure 5 ml of syrup.

Always use Supremin exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

•  if you are allergic to butamirate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine,
• in patients with phenylketonuria.