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Levakin Tablets (Levodropropizin)

Levakin Tablets (Levodropropizin)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Levodropropizine›60mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Sama Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White round pills
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200702084 · Notified 2007.02.15 · Insurance code 645700250

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 as appropriate according to symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Sama 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 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 as appropriate according to symptoms.

Precautions

This medicine should not be used by individuals who are allergic to this medicine or any of its components. Individuals with conditions that cause increased bronchial mucus secretion should also avoid using this medicine. It is advisable for individuals with a genetic disorder known as ciliary dysfunction not to use this medicine. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as those who are breastfeeding, should not take this medicine. Individuals with severely impaired liver function should also avoid using this medicine. This medicine contains lactose; therefore, individuals with genetic conditions that prevent lactose digestion should not take this medicine. Patients with severe heart failure or significant kidney dysfunction, elderly patients, and children under the age of 2 should use this medicine with caution. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, dyspepsia, diarrhea, and vomiting may occur when taking this medicine. CNS symptoms such as fatigue, headache, and dizziness may also be experienced. Symptoms of rapid heartbeat or rare allergic reactions may appear on the skin. In severe cases, an immune system abnormal reaction like anaphylaxis may occur, so caution is advised. This medicine can rarely cause a state of altered consciousness, so caution is necessary while driving or operating machinery. In particular, these symptoms may be exacerbated if taken with alcohol. Taking this medicine with sedatives may enhance its effects, so sensitive individuals should exercise caution. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medicine, and this should be strictly adhered to for safety. This medicine should be kept out of reach of children, and care should be taken not to transfer it to another container as this may affect its quality.

Side effects

  • Nausea
  • Carbon dioxide poisoning
  • Indigestion
  • 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 medicine should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round pills

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 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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