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Drophizine (Levodropropizine)

Drophizine (Levodropropizine)

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

MFDS item code 200700055 · Notified 2007.01.04 · Insurance code 670300190

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 per dose 3 times daily, at intervals of at least 6 hours. The dose may be adjusted according to symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Kolon Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of cough associated with acute and chronic bronchitis

  • Cough
  • acute bronchitis
  • chronic bronchitis
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Used for cough resulting from acute and chronic bronchitis.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 60 mg of levodropropizine orally per dose 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 who have an allergic reaction to this medication or its components. It should not be taken by individuals who produce a lot of bronchial mucus. It is not administered to patients with ciliary dysfunction, such as those with Kartagener syndrome or primary ciliary dyskinesia. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as those who are breastfeeding, should also avoid taking this medication. This medicine should be avoided in patients with severe liver dysfunction. Additionally, this medication contains lactose, so those with lactose intolerance or certain genetic issues should refrain from taking it. Individuals with very weak cardiac function, severely impaired kidney function, and children under 2 years old should use this medicine cautiously. Taking this medication may lead to gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, dyspepsia, diarrhea, and vomiting. Central nervous system symptoms such as fatigue, headache, dizziness, and palpitations may also occur. Very rarely, skin allergic reactions may occur, and severe allergic reactions like anaphylaxis have been reported. This medication may rarely cause drowsiness; therefore, caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Particularly when taken with alcohol, its effects may be enhanced, so it is recommended to avoid concurrent use. Care should be taken when using it in combination with sedatives, as their effects may also be heightened. This medicine is considered unsafe for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. When using this product, it must be kept out of the reach of children, and transferring it to another container should be avoided to prevent accidents or degradation of the medication's quality.

Side effects

  • nausea
  • carbonate toxicity
  • dyspepsia
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • fatigue
  • weakness
  • half-breath
  • coma
  • headache
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  • dizziness
  • palpitations
  • allergic reactions
  • anaphylactic reactions

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and it is best to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round tablet

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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