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Levophirine Tablets (Levodropropizine)

Levophirine Tablets (Levodropropizine)

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

MFDS item code 200701201 · Notified 2007.01.29 · Insurance code 661900290

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
Youngpoong 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 caused by acute and chronic 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 drug should not be taken by individuals who are allergic to this drug or its ingredients. Patients who produce excessive bronchial mucus or have certain conditions such as ciliary dyskinesia should not use this medication. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should not take this drug. It is also advisable for patients with severely impaired liver function not to take this medication. Additionally, this medication contains lactose and should not be administered to patients with genetic disorders that prevent them from digesting lactose. Patients with severe heart or kidney diseases, elderly individuals, and children under the age of 2 should use this medication with extra caution. This drug may cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, indigestion, diarrhea, and vomiting. Central nervous system symptoms such as fatigue, headache, and dizziness may also occur. Symptoms of a fast heart rate or allergic reactions on the skin can occur infrequently. Very rarely, there is a possibility of a severe immune reaction known as anaphylaxis. This drug may occasionally cause a state of confusion, and caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. Particularly, the effects may be intensified when taken with alcohol. Caution is required when used with sedatives as side effects may become exacerbated. It is advisable for pregnant or nursing women not to take this medication. This drug should be stored out of the reach of children, and transferring it to another container should be avoided as it may affect quality.

Side effects

  • Nausea
  • carbonic acid syndrome
  • dyspepsia
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • fatigue
  • functional weakness
  • half-consciousness
  • coma
  • headache
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  • dizziness
  • palpitations
  • allergic reactions
  • anaphylaxis

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 air and moisture from entering, and it is recommended to keep it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Storing it this way will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

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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