Medication info

Levonazine (Levodropropizine)

Prescription medicationApproval withdrawn
Ingredient · strength
Levodropropizine›Strength being verified
Manufacturer / importer
Korea United Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White round tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Approval withdrawn

MFDS item code 200703747 · Notified 2007.04.02

This product's status changed to Approval withdrawn on 2023.03.30. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

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

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Korea United 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.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

Adults: Administer 60 mg of levodropropizine orally 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 patients with known allergy to this drug or its components. It is advisable not to administer this medication to patients with excessive bronchial mucus secretion. Patients with conditions associated with ciliary dysfunction should avoid using this drug. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should not take this medication. Patients with severely impaired liver function should avoid using this medication. Since this medication contains lactose, it should not be administered to patients with lactose intolerance or specific genetic metabolic disorders. Patients with severe heart failure or severe renal impairment should use this medication with caution, and elderly patients as well as infants under 2 years of age need to be careful. When taken, gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, dyspepsia, and diarrhea may occur, so caution is advised. It can affect the central nervous system, leading to fatigue, headache, and dizziness, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Symptoms of rapid heartbeat may occur, and rarely, skin allergic reactions have been reported. There is a potential risk of anaphylaxis due to abnormal immune responses; if unusual symptoms occur, medical advice should be sought immediately. This medication can rarely lead to a state of stupor, and caution is required as its effects may be intensified when taken with alcohol. When taken with sedatives, the effect may be increased, so sensitive patients should consult a healthcare professional. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication and it should be stored out of reach of children. Furthermore, transferring this medication to another container should be avoided as it may cause deterioration in quality or accidents.

Side effects

  • nausea
  • carbonated symptoms
  • indigestion
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • fatigue
  • functional weakness
  • half-life
  • coma
  • headache
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  • dizziness
  • palpitations
  • allergic reactions
  • anaphylactic response

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. Additionally, it is best to store the medication at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round tablet

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.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.