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Bropidin Tablet (Levodropropizine)

Bropidin Tablet (Levodropropizine)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Levodropropizine›60mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Myeongmoon Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White round tablets
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200701203 · Notified 2007.01.29 · Insurance code 649801930

Summary

Main use
Relief of cough associated with acute and chronic bronchitis
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: The usual dose is 60 mg of levodropropizine orally 3 times daily, at intervals of at least 6 hours. The dose may be adjusted as appropriate according to symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Myeongmoon Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of cough associated with acute and chronic bronchitis

  • Cough
  • acute bronchitis
  • chronic bronchitis
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Used to relieve cough symptoms associated with acute and chronic bronchitis.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: The usual dose is 60 mg of levodropropizine orally 3 times daily, at intervals of at least 6 hours. The dose may be adjusted as appropriate according to symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in the following cases: Patients with an allergic reaction to this medication or any of its components should not take it. Patients with increased bronchial mucus secretion should also not take this medication. Patients with specific conditions such as immotile cilia syndrome, for example, Kartagener syndrome or ciliary dyskinesia, should not use this medication. Women who are pregnant or could become pregnant and nursing mothers should not take this medication. This medication is also not to be administered to patients with severe liver impairment. Additionally, this medication contains lactose, so patients with an inherited disorder that prevents the digestion of lactose should not take it. This medication should be used with caution in the following patients: Patients with severe heart failure or severe kidney failure should use this medication with caution. Elderly individuals should also use this medication with care. Caution should be exercised when administering this medication to infants under the age of 2. Possible side effects when taking this medication include gastrointestinal symptoms. For instance, nausea, bloating, indigestion, diarrhea, or vomiting may occur. Central nervous system effects may include fatigue, weakness, stupor, coma, headache, and dizziness. Palpitations have also been reported. Very rarely, allergic reactions on the skin may occur. Serious immune reactions such as anaphylaxis have been reported in South Korea after using this medication, but it cannot be definitively concluded that this medication is the cause. Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery, as this medication may cause stupor. Particularly, avoid alcohol consumption as it may enhance the effects of this medication. When taken with sedatives, individuals may experience more severe side effects, so caution is advised. It is safest for pregnant or nursing women to refrain from taking this medication. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and it is advisable to keep it in its original container to prevent accidents or reduce the quality of the medication.

Side effects

  • Nausea
  • carbonated drinks symptoms
  • dyspepsia
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • fatigue
  • functional impairment
  • 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 closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is advisable to maintain the storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 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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