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Levoprazine (Levodropropizine)

Levoprazine (Levodropropizine)

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

MFDS item code 201003010 · Notified 2010.04.22 · Insurance code 645603840

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 3 times daily, at intervals of at least 6 hours. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Dae Hwa 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 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 by individuals who show allergic reactions to this medicine or any of its components. It is also advisable not to administer it to patients with excessive bronchial mucus secretion. Patients with specific genetic disorders such as ciliary dysfunction should avoid using this medication. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding should not take this medication. It should be avoided in patients with severe liver dysfunction. Additionally, since this medication contains lactose, patients with lactose intolerance or related genetic disorders should refrain from using it. Patients with severe heart failure, significantly reduced kidney function, elderly individuals, and children under 2 years old should use this medication cautiously. When taking this medication, gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, dyspepsia, diarrhea, and vomiting may occur, so caution is needed. Central nervous system symptoms like fatigue, headache, and dizziness may also arise, thus care should be taken when driving or operating machinery. Symptoms of fast heartbeat or, rarely, skin allergic reactions may occur. There have been rare reports of serious allergic reactions like anaphylaxis affecting the immune system. This medication may cause drowsiness or a state of sedation, so special care should be taken when driving or operating machinery, and taking it with alcohol can exacerbate these symptoms. When taken with sedatives, the effects may be intensified, so caution is advised. This medication should be stored in a safe place out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container may increase the risk of degradation or accidents.

Side effects

  • Nausea
  • carbon dioxide retention
  • indigestion
  • 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 sealed container to prevent air or moisture exposure, at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This storage method helps maintain the potency of the medication and prevents deterioration.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

Bottle - 30 tablets/bottle, 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.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.