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Leprozin (Levodropropizin)

Leprozin (Levodropropizin)

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

MFDS item code 200702089 · Notified 2007.02.15 · Insurance code 660700300

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
Withus 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 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 medication should not be used in certain patients. First, it should not be administered to patients who are allergic to this medicine or any of its components. Patients with excessive bronchial mucus secretion should also avoid using this medication. Additionally, patients with ciliary dysfunction, such as those with Kartagener syndrome or ciliary dyskinesia, should avoid this medication. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as lactating women, should not take this medication. Patients with severe liver disease should also not use this medication. Since this medicine contains lactose, it should not be administered to patients with genetic disorders such as lactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption. There are patients who need to be cautious when using this medication. Patients with severe heart failure or significant kidney dysfunction, elderly patients, and infants under 2 years of age should use this medication with caution. Adverse gastrointestinal symptoms may occasionally occur with this medication, such as nausea, heartburn, indigestion, diarrhea, and vomiting. Central nervous system side effects such as fatigue, lethargy, drowsiness, coma, headache, and dizziness have been reported. Rapid heartbeat or rare allergic reactions may occur on the skin. Additionally, serious immune reactions like anaphylaxis can occur rarely, so caution is warranted. This medication can cause drowsiness, so caution should be taken when driving or operating machinery. Particularly, caution is needed as drowsiness can be intensified when taken with alcohol. When used in conjunction with sedatives, sensitive patients may experience more severe side effects, so care should be taken when co-administering. Women who are pregnant or nursing should not take this medication. This medication should be stored out of the reach of children in a safe place, and it is recommended to keep it in its original container to avoid accidents or degradation in quality.

Side effects

  • nausea
  • carbon dioxide poisoning
  • dyspepsia
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • fatigue
  • functional impairment
  • semi-comatose state
  • 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 avoid exposure to air or moisture, and it is safe to store at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Storing it this way will help maintain its effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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