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Cofutus Tablets (Levodropropizine)

Cofutus Tablets (Levodropropizine)

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

MFDS item code 200701200 · Notified 2007.01.29 · Insurance code 648504670

Summary

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

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Sinphong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of cough associated with acute and chronic bronchitis

  • Cough
  • acute bronchitis
  • chronic bronchitis
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Cough is a common symptom in both acute and chronic bronchitis. This medication is used to relieve cough caused by bronchitis.

How to take

Adult dose

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

Precautions

This medication should not be used in certain patients. First, individuals allergic to this medication or any of its ingredients should not take it. Patients with excessive bronchial mucus production should also avoid using this medication. Individuals with impaired mucociliary function, such as those with Kartagener syndrome or ciliary dyskinesia, should also avoid this medication. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should avoid taking this medication. Patients with severely impaired liver function should not use this medication. Additionally, this medication contains lactose, so patients with a genetic issue that prevents lactose digestion should not take it. Patients with severe heart failure or significant renal impairment, elderly individuals, and children under 2 years old should be particularly cautious when using this medication. This medication can cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, heartburn, dyspepsia, diarrhea, and vomiting. Central nervous system symptoms such as fatigue, feeling weak, reduced consciousness, headache, and dizziness may also occur. Symptoms of rapid heartbeat may appear, and, rarely, allergic reactions may develop on the skin. Very rarely, a severe immune reaction known as anaphylaxis may occur, so caution is advised. This medication can sometimes cause drowsiness, so care should be taken when driving or operating machinery, especially if taken with alcohol, as its effects may be amplified. If taken with sedatives, side effects may be more pronounced in sensitive patients, so caution is advised. It is safest for pregnant or nursing women to avoid this medication. Finally, this medication should be stored out of the reach of children, and it is important to maintain the original packaging as transferring to another container may affect the quality.

Side effects

  • Nausea
  • carbonic acid syndrome
  • dyspepsia
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • fatigue
  • functional decline
  • 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 sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is recommended to keep it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the medication's effectiveness and prevent degradation.

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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