Seki is a cough medicine that acts on the brain level inhibiting cough, which has as active principle Cloperastine. This medicine also has action on the lungs, inhibiting the spasms of the bronchial musculature that causes cough and, due to the antihistaminic action, it prevents the irritation of the bronchi.
The Seki can be found in the form of syrup or in drops, being produced by the pharmaceutical laboratory Zambon.
Seki Indications
Seki is indicated for treating all forms of dry cough, irritative or with expectoration.
Seki Price
The price of Seki in drops varies between 22 and 28 reais, while in syrup the price can vary between 18 and 24 reais.
How to use Seki
The mode of use of Seki in adults can be:
- Syrup: 2 mg / kg body weight / day (or 0.5 ml / kg body weight / day), divided into 4 doses: one in the morning, one in the afternoon and two before bedtime.
- Drops: 3 drops for every 2 kg of weight / day, divided into 4 doses: one in the morning, one in the afternoon and two before bedtime.
In children under 12 years of age the mode of use may be 0.5 - 1.0 ml / kg / day of syrup or 1-2 drops / kg / day divided into 3 daily doses or at medical discretion, and the usual total dose be divided by 4, being administered 1 dose in the morning, 1 dose in the afternoon and 2 doses in the evening.
The maximum dose is 60 mL of syrup and 120 drops of the oral suspension per day.
Side Effects of Seki
The side effects of Seki may be dry mouth or drowsiness, which disappears rapidly with dose reduction.
Contraindications of Seki
Seki is contraindicated in individuals with hypersensitivity to any component of the formula and its use in pregnant or lactating women should be made after evaluation by the physician.
Useful links:
- Dropropizine (Vibral)
- Home remedy for cough
