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Levodrop Tablets (Levodropropizine)

Levodrop Tablets (Levodropropizine)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Levodropropizine›60mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Austin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White round tablets
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 200 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200700963 · Notified 2007.01.23 · Insurance code 654300670

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, with at least 6 hours between doses. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Austin 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 diseases where cough is a major symptom, such as acute and chronic bronchitis.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 60 mg of levodropropizine orally 3 times daily, with at least 6 hours between doses. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should not be taken by individuals allergic to this drug or its ingredients. Individuals with excessive bronchial mucus or impaired ciliary function should also avoid this medication. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should not take this medication. Patients with severely impaired liver function should not use this medication. This medication contains lactose, so individuals with lactose intolerance or certain genetic metabolic disorders should refrain from taking it. Patients with severe heart failure or significant kidney impairment, the elderly, and infants under 2 years old should exercise special caution when using this medication. This medication may cause gastrointestinal issues such as nausea, dyspepsia, diarrhea, and vomiting. It may also lead to central nervous system symptoms such as fatigue, headache, and dizziness, or cardiovascular symptoms like palpitations. Very rarely, skin allergy reactions may occur, and there have been reports of severe allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis. This medication can occasionally cause drowsiness, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. The effects may be intensified when taken with alcohol. Patients taking sedatives should be particularly cautious when using this medication concurrently. This medication should not be administered to women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep this medication out of the reach of children and be cautious as transferring the medication to another container may deteriorate its quality or result in accidents.

Side effects

  • Nausea
  • carbon dioxide retention
  • indigestion
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • fatigue
  • dysfunction
  • half-life
  • stupor
  • 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 sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. Additionally, it is important to store the medication at room temperature, between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding extremely hot or cold environments.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 200 tablets/bottle

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