Medication info

Reprosin Syrup (Levodropropizine)

Prescription medicationSyrupOral
Ingredient · strength
Levodropropizine›600mg / 100mL
Manufacturer / importer
Samchundang Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.
Appearance
[For domestic use] A colorless syrup with strawberry flavoring contained in an opaque white plastic bottle. [For export] A light purple syrup with strawberry flavoring contained in an opaque white bottle.
Packaging
500 milliliters/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200300760 · Notified 2003.07.02 · Insurance code 651200301

Summary

Main use
Relief of cough associated with acute and chronic bronchitis
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
Adults: Administer 60 mg of levodropropizine per dose orally 3 times daily, at intervals of at least 6 hours. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.
Child dose
Children: Administer levodropropizine at intervals of at least 6 hours. 10~20 kg: Administer 18 mg per dose orally 3 times daily. 20~30 kg: Administer 30 mg per dose orally 3 times daily.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Samchundang Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of cough associated with acute and chronic bronchitis

  • Cough
  • acute bronchitis
  • chronic bronchitis
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This medication is used to relieve cough symptoms caused by acute and chronic bronchitis.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 60 mg of levodropropizine per dose orally 3 times daily, at intervals of at least 6 hours. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Child dose

Children: Administer levodropropizine at intervals of at least 6 hours. 10~20 kg: Administer 18 mg per dose orally 3 times daily. 20~30 kg: Administer 30 mg per dose orally 3 times daily.

Precautions

This medication should not be used by certain patients. Firstly, patients who are allergic to this medication or any of its ingredients should avoid taking it. Patients with excessive bronchial mucus production should also not use this medication. It is not to be administered to patients with ciliary dyskinesia, such as those with Kartagener's syndrome or primary ciliary dyskinesia. Additionally, pregnant or potentially pregnant women, as well as breastfeeding women, should not take this medication. Patients with severe liver dysfunction should also not use this medication. This medication should be used cautiously in patients with severe heart failure, severe renal failure, the elderly, and infants under 2 years of age. These patients may be more sensitive to side effects or adverse reactions of the medication. When taking this medication, various side effects may occur. Gastrointestinal symptoms may include nausea, heartburn, dyspepsia, diarrhea, and vomiting. Central nervous system symptoms may include fatigue, weakness, light-headedness, coma, headache, and dizziness. Palpitations have also been reported as a symptom of rapid heartbeat. Rarely, allergic reactions may occur on the skin, so caution is advised. Moreover, very rarely, serious immune system reactions such as anaphylaxis may occur. This medication can sometimes cause light-headedness, which may impair your ability to drive or operate machinery. Particularly when taken with alcohol, these effects may be heightened, so care should be taken not to consume them together. When taken with sedatives, side effects may worsen in sensitive patients, so it is essential to consult a doctor or pharmacist. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication and should consult with a healthcare professional for safety. This medication should be stored in a safe place out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers. This is important to prevent accidents and to maintain the quality of the medication.

Side effects

nausea

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it should be kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This helps to maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a longer duration.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

[For domestic use] A colorless syrup with strawberry flavoring contained in an opaque white plastic bottle. [For export] A light purple syrup with strawberry flavoring contained in an opaque white bottle.

Package unit

500 milliliters/bottle

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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