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Pantus Tablet (Levodropropizine)

Pantus Tablet (Levodropropizine)

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

MFDS item code 200703542 · Notified 2007.03.27 · Insurance code 642703580

Summary

Main use
Relief of cough associated with acute and chronic bronchitis
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer levodropropizine 60 mg orally per dose 3 times daily, at intervals of at least 6 hours. Adjust the dose appropriately according to symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Dongwha 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 levodropropizine 60 mg 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 certain patients. Individuals who are allergic to this medication or its ingredients should not take it. Patients with excessive bronchial mucus secretion should not take this medication. Patients with conditions related to impaired mucociliary function, such as Kartagener syndrome or ciliopathy, are also prohibited from using this medication. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as those who are breastfeeding, should not take this medication. Patients with severe liver impairment should not use this medication. Additionally, this medication contains lactose, so it should not be taken by individuals with lactose intolerance or certain genetic metabolic disorders. This medication should be administered with caution to patients with severe heart failure, significant renal dysfunction, elderly patients, and infants under 2 years old. When taking this medication, gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, heartburn, indigestion, diarrhea, and vomiting may occur. It may also affect the central nervous system, leading to symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, semi-consciousness, coma, headache, and dizziness. Palpitations may be experienced, and very rarely, skin allergic reactions may appear. There is also a possibility of a rare but serious allergic reaction such as anaphylaxis, so caution is required. This medication may occasionally cause a semi-conscious state, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Particularly when taken with alcohol, these effects may be intensified, so caution is advised. When taken with sedatives, the effect may be enhanced, so sensitive patients should consult with their doctor or pharmacist. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication and must consult with their healthcare provider if they are using it.

Side effects

  • Nausea
  • carbon dioxide retention
  • dyspepsia
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • fatigue
  • functional impairment
  • half-life
  • 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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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