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Levodepirine Tablets (Levodropropizine)

Levodepirine Tablets (Levodropropizine)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Levodropropizine›60mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Dongkwang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White round tablets
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200612551 · Notified 2006.12.20 · Insurance code 645901220

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. The dose may be adjusted according to symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Dongkwang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of cough associated with acute and chronic bronchitis

  • Cough
  • acute bronchitis
  • chronic bronchitis
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This medicine is used to relieve cough associated with 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. The dose may be adjusted according to symptoms.

Precautions

This medicine should not be used by individuals allergic to it or to any of its components. This medicine contains lactose, and individuals with a genetic condition that prevents lactose digestion may experience adverse health effects upon taking it. It is advisable for individuals with excessive bronchial mucus production or impaired ciliary function to avoid using this medicine. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as those who are breastfeeding, should not take this medicine. Individuals with severely impaired liver function should also avoid using this medicine. Particular caution is advised for individuals with significantly impaired heart or kidney function when using this medicine. Elderly individuals and children under 2 years of age should also be cautious when taking this medicine. This medicine may cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, dyspepsia, diarrhea, or vomiting. Additionally, central nervous system symptoms such as fatigue, headache, dizziness, or palpitations may occur. Very rarely, skin allergic reactions or severe allergic reactions may occur, so caution is warranted. Care should be taken during driving or operating machinery while taking this medicine, especially when consumed with alcohol, as it may enhance the effect of the medication. The use of this medicine in conjunction with other medications such as sedatives may exacerbate side effects due to drug interactions, thus caution is advised. This medicine should be stored in a safe place out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container may compromise its quality, so it is best to store it in its original packaging.

Side effects

  • nausea
  • carbon dioxide retention
  • dyspepsia
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • fatigue
  • dysfunction
  • half-life
  • unconsciousness
  • 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 medicine may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/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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