Seki is a cough medicine that acts in the brain by inhibiting coughing, which has celoperastin as the active ingredient. This medicine also works in the lungs by inhibiting the spasms of the bronchial muscles that cause coughing and, thanks to antihistamine action, prevents bronchial irritation.
Seki can be found in syrup form or droplets, being produced by the pharmaceutical company Zambon.
Seki is indicated to treat all forms of dry, irritating or expectorated cough.
The price of Seki in drops varies between 22 and 28 reais, while in syrup the price can vary between 18 and 24 reais.
The use of Seki in adults may be
In children under 12 years of age, the method of use can be 0. 5 to 1. 0 ml / kg / day of syrup or 1 to 2 drops / kg / day divided into 3 daily intakes or at the discretion of the doctor, with the usual total dose divided. at 4 o’o’m, 1 dose is given in the morning, 1 dose in the afternoon and 2 doses together in the evening.
The maximum dose is 60 ml of syrup and 120 drops of drinkable suspension per day.
Seki side effects can be dry mouth or drowsiness, which quickly go away with dose reduction.
Seki is contraindicated in people who are hypersensitive to any of the components of the formula and its use in pregnant or nursing women should be done after evaluation by the doctor.