Medication info

Lepizine (Levodropropizine)

Prescription medicationApproval withdrawn
Ingredient · strength
Levodropropizine›Strength being verified
Manufacturer / importer
Samnam Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White round tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Approval withdrawn

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This product's status changed to Approval withdrawn on 2023.03.23.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.

Summary

Main use
Relief of cough associated with acute and chronic bronchitis
Who uses it
Adults
Adult dosage
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.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Samnam Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of cough associated with acute and chronic bronchitis

  • Cough
  • acute bronchitis
  • chronic bronchitis
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Used for cough caused by acute bronchitis or chronic bronchitis.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

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.

Precautions

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.

Side effects

  • Nausea
  • carbonated symptoms
  • 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 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.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/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.
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