Medication info

Levotrophin Tablets (Levodropropizine)

Prescription medicationTabletOralApproval withdrawn
Ingredient · strength
Levodropropizine›60mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Shinil Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White round tablets
Packaging
- (Domestic use) 30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle, (Export) 100 tablets (10 tablets/PTPx10)
Approval status
Approval withdrawn

MFDS item code 200608159 · Notified 2006.11.07

This product's status changed to Approval withdrawn on 2023.11.14. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Relief of cough associated with acute and chronic bronchitis
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer 60 mg of levodropropizine orally 3 times daily, at intervals of at least 6 hours. Adjust the dose appropriately according to symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Shinil Pharmaceutical 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 orally 3 times daily, at intervals of at least 6 hours. Adjust the dose appropriately according to symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should not be used by individuals who are allergic to this drug or its components. It is advisable not to take this medication if bronchial mucus secretion is excessively increased. Patients with certain conditions such as impaired ciliary function should avoid this drug. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, as well as breastfeeding individuals, should not use this medication. Patients with severely impaired liver function should be particularly cautious when taking this medication. Individuals with very weak heart function or severely reduced kidney function should use this medication with caution. Elderly patients and children under two years old should also be careful when using this medication. This medication may cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, dyspepsia, diarrhea, and vomiting. It may also cause central nervous system symptoms such as fatigue, headache, and dizziness. Rapid heartbeat has also been reported. Very rarely, skin allergic reactions may occur, so caution is warranted. There is a rare risk of serious immune reactions such as anaphylaxis, so if unusual symptoms occur, immediate consultation with medical personnel is necessary. This medication can sometimes cause drowsiness or semi-consciousness, so care is needed when driving or operating machinery. Especially when taken with alcohol, drowsiness may be amplified, so it is advisable to avoid it. Taking this medication with sedatives may intensify side effects, so inform healthcare providers and exercise caution. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this drug and must consult a professional for safety.

Side effects

  • Nausea
  • carbonate syndrome
  • dyspepsia
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • fatigue
  • functional impairment
  • half-life
  • coma
  • headache
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  • dizziness
  • palpitations
  • allergic reaction
  • anaphylactic reaction

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 is best stored at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round tablets

Package unit

- (Domestic use) 30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle, (Export) 100 tablets (10 tablets/PTPx10)

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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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