Medication info

Leriqu 60 mg (Levodropropizine)

Prescription medicationApproval withdrawn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Approval withdrawn

MFDS item code 201306562 · Notified 2013.04.02

This product's status changed to Approval withdrawn on 2023.03.30.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 per dose, 3 times daily, at intervals of at least 6 hours. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Joah 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 coughing caused by acute and chronic bronchitis.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

Adults: Administer 60 mg of levodropropizine orally per dose, 3 times daily, at intervals of at least 6 hours. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should not be taken by individuals who are allergic to this medication or any of its ingredients. Patients with excessive bronchial mucus should also refrain from using this medication. Patients with problems in ciliary function, such as those with Kartagener syndrome or immotile cilia syndrome, should not take this medication. It is safest for women who are pregnant, possibly pregnant, or breastfeeding to avoid this medication. Patients with severely impaired liver function should also not take this medication. This medication contains lactose, so those with lactose intolerance or specific genetic disorders should not take this medication. Patients with severely weakened heart function or severely reduced kidney function should exercise caution when using this medication. Older adults should use this medication prudently, and children under 2 years old should use it with caution. Taking this medication may cause gastrointestinal problems such as nausea, indigestion, diarrhea, and vomiting, as well as central nervous system symptoms such as fatigue, headache, and dizziness. Symptoms like rapid heartbeat or, rarely, skin allergic reactions may also occur. In very rare cases, serious allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis may occur, requiring caution. This medication may cause drowsiness or a stupor in some individuals, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. Particularly, these symptoms may worsen when taken with alcohol. Co-administration with sedatives may enhance the effect, so consultation with a physician is necessary if such medications are being taken. It is safest for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding to avoid this medication. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and care should be taken not to transfer it to other containers as this may compromise its quality.

Side effects

  • Nausea
  • carbonation
  • dyspepsia
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • fatigue
  • functional impairment
  • semi-consciousness
  • coma
  • headache
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  • 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 to protect it from air and moisture, ideally at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the efficacy of the medication for a longer period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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