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Pedro Tablets (Levodropropizine)

Pedro Tablets (Levodropropizine)

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

MFDS item code 200701876 · Notified 2007.02.12 · Insurance code 663602590

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. Adjust the dose appropriately according to symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Korea Prime 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 caused by 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. Adjust the dose appropriately according to symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should not be used by individuals allergic to this medicine or any of its ingredients. Do not administer this medication to patients with excessive bronchial mucus secretion or with ciliary function problems. It is safest for women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as breastfeeding women, to avoid using this drug. Patients with severely impaired liver function should also avoid taking this medication. This medication contains lactose, so it should not be used by patients with lactose intolerance or certain genetic metabolic disorders. Particular caution should be taken when this medication is used by patients with severely impaired heart function, significantly impaired kidney function, elderly individuals, and children under 2 years of age. This medication may cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, dyspepsia, diarrhea, and vomiting. Additionally, central nervous system symptoms such as fatigue, headache, dizziness, and coma may occur, as well as symptoms of rapid heartbeat. Very rarely, skin allergic reactions may occur, and there is a possibility of developing anaphylaxis, a severe immune reaction. This medication may sometimes induce a state of drowsiness; therefore, caution is needed when driving or operating machinery, especially when taken with alcohol, as it may enhance the effects. When used in conjunction with sedatives, side effects may be more pronounced in sensitive patients, so caution is advised. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication. Keep it out of reach of children and be careful not to transfer the medication to another container, as this may affect its quality.

Side effects

  • Nausea
  • carbonated symptoms
  • dyspepsia
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • fatigue
  • weakness
  • half-consciousness
  • 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

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture from entering, and it is recommended to keep it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will maintain its effectiveness and prevent degradation.

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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