Lepizine (Levodropropizine)
Levodropropizine
Prescription medication
Samnam Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
MFDS item code 201103227 · Notified 2011.05.17
This product's status changed to Approval withdrawn on 2023.03.23. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.
Relief of cough associated with acute and chronic bronchitis
Used for cough caused by acute bronchitis or chronic bronchitis.
Adults: Administer 60 mg of levodropropizine per dose orally 3 times a day, at intervals of at least 6 hours. Adjust the dose appropriately according to symptoms.
This medication should not be used in patients who are allergic to this drug or its components. Administration should be avoided in patients with excessive bronchial mucus secretion or those with ciliary function problems. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should not use this medication. This medication is also unsuitable for patients with severe liver dysfunction. This medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance or certain genetic metabolic disorders should not take it. Patients with severely impaired heart function, severely reduced kidney function, and children under 2 years of age should use this medication with caution. Taking this medication may cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, indigestion, diarrhea, and vomiting. It may affect the central nervous system, causing fatigue, lethargy, coma, headache, and dizziness. Heart rate may increase, and rarely, skin allergic reactions may occur. In severe cases, immune-related adverse reactions like anaphylaxis may occur, so caution is necessary. This medication may cause drowsiness or a state of semi-consciousness, so caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery, especially as its effects may be enhanced when taken with alcohol. Patients taking sedatives should be particularly cautious when using this medication together. Keep out of reach of children and avoid transferring the medication to other containers as it may lead to accidents or degradation of the drug's quality.
Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.
This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This way, the efficacy of the medication can be safely maintained.
White round tablet
30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle
Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.
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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.
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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.