Medication info

Levrocol Syrup (Levodropropizine)

Prescription medicationSyrupOral
Ingredient · strength
Levodropropizine›600mg / 100mL
Manufacturer / importer
Hanmi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Colorless syrup with a strawberry flavor in an opaque white plastic bottle
Packaging
500mL/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200803422 · Notified 2008.03.28 · Insurance code 643504174

Summary

Main use
Relief of cough associated with acute and chronic bronchitis
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
Adults: Administer 10ml (equivalent to 60mg of levodropropizine) orally per dose, 3 times daily, at intervals of at least 6 hours. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.
Child dose
10~20 kg: Administer 3ml (equivalent to 18mg of levodropropizine) orally per dose, 3 times daily, at intervals of at least 6 hours. 20~30 kg: Administer 5ml (equivalent to 30mg of levodropropizine) orally per dose, 3 times daily, at intervals of at least 6 hours.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Hanmi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of cough associated with acute and chronic bronchitis

  • Cough
  • acute bronchitis
  • chronic bronchitis
View approved original text

This medication is used to relieve cough symptoms caused by acute and chronic bronchitis.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 10ml (equivalent to 60mg of levodropropizine) orally per dose, 3 times daily, at intervals of at least 6 hours. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Child dose

10~20 kg: Administer 3ml (equivalent to 18mg of levodropropizine) orally per dose, 3 times daily, at intervals of at least 6 hours. 20~30 kg: Administer 5ml (equivalent to 30mg of levodropropizine) orally per dose, 3 times daily, at intervals of at least 6 hours.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients who are allergic to this medication or its ingredients. Patients with excessive bronchial mucus secretion may experience worsening symptoms after taking this medication and should avoid it. This medication is also not suitable for patients with a specific condition called ciliary dysfunction. Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, and nursing mothers are advised not to use this medication. Patients with severely impaired liver function should use this medication with caution and decide after consulting their doctor. Patients with very weak heart function or severely impaired kidney function, elderly patients, and infants under 2 years old should be particularly cautious when using this medication. This medication contains sodium metabisulfite, which may cause allergic reactions or asthma attacks in some individuals, so asthmatic patients or those sensitive to sulfites should be cautious. While taking this medication, gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, indigestion, diarrhea, and vomiting may occur, as well as neurological symptoms such as fatigue, headache, and dizziness. Symptoms of rapid heartbeat or, rarely, skin allergic reactions may occur, so any unusual symptoms should be reported to a doctor immediately. Care should be taken when driving or operating machinery while taking this medication, especially if taken with alcohol, as it may enhance the effects and can be dangerous. Additional caution is required when used with sedatives. This medication should be kept in a safe place out of reach of children, and its quality may deteriorate if stored in another container, so it is best to keep it in its original packaging.

Side effects

  • Area
  • carbon dioxide poisoning
  • dyspepsia
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • fatigue
  • functional impairment
  • half
  • coma
  • headache
Show 4 more
  • 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 that blocks light and at a temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, which is safe for storage. This storage method will maintain the medication's efficacy and prevent degradation.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Colorless syrup with a strawberry flavor in an opaque white plastic bottle

Package unit

500mL/bottle

Same-ingredient medicines

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

Even with the same ingredient, the dose and directions can differ by strength and dosage form. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before switching from a medication you are already taking.

Questions about this medicine

No questions yet.

For anything that needs medical judgment, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Related searches

Search tags

Suggested searches

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.