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Levopijine (Levodropropizine)

Levopijine (Levodropropizine)

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

MFDS item code 200702187 · Notified 2007.02.20 · Insurance code 658600210

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 dosage as appropriate according to symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Iyeon 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 symptoms 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 dosage as appropriate according to symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, individuals allergic to this medication or its components should not take it. Patients with excessively high bronchial mucus secretion or with ciliary dysfunction, as well as pregnant or potentially pregnant women and nursing mothers, should also avoid this medication. Furthermore, it is not suitable for patients with severe liver dysfunction. Since this medication contains lactose, individuals with lactose intolerance or certain genetic conditions should refrain from taking it. Patients with severe heart failure or severe renal impairment, elderly individuals, and children under 2 years old should use this medication cautiously. Taking this medication may lead to gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, indigestion, diarrhea, and vomiting. Central nervous system effects may include fatigue, lethargy, stupor, headaches, and dizziness, and there may also be an increased heart rate. Very rarely, allergic reactions may occur on the skin, and in severe cases, immune system reactions such as anaphylactic shock may happen. This medication can occasionally cause a semi-conscious state, which requires caution while driving or operating machinery. This effect may be exacerbated if taken with alcohol. Great care should be taken when used in conjunction with sedatives, and sensitive patients should avoid concurrent administration. Pregnant or nursing women should avoid taking this medication. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and it is important to maintain the original packaging as transferring to another container may alter its quality.

Side effects

  • Nausea
  • gas
  • indigestion
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • fatigue
  • 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 avoid exposure to air or moisture and is best kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This way, the efficacy and safety of the medication can be maintained.

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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