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Dicop Tablet (Levodropropizine)

Dicop Tablet (Levodropropizine)

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

MFDS item code 201402435 · Notified 2014.05.29 · Insurance code 643202530

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
Dong Sung 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 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 are allergic to this medication or any of its ingredients. Patients with excessive bronchial mucus secretion or problems with ciliary function, such as Kartagener's syndrome or primary ciliary dyskinesia, should also avoid this medication. It is safer not to use this medication in pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, and breastfeeding women. Patients with significantly impaired liver function should avoid taking this medication as it may be dangerous. This medication contains lactose, so patients with genetic conditions that affect lactose digestion should not take it. Patients with severe heart failure or significant kidney dysfunction, elderly individuals, and children under 2 years old should be particularly cautious when using this medication. Taking this medication may lead to gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, dyspepsia, diarrhea, and vomiting, as well as neuropsychiatric symptoms like fatigue, headache, and dizziness. Symptoms of rapid heartbeat or, rarely, skin allergic reactions may occur, so caution is needed. When driving or operating machinery, beware that this medication may cause drowsiness or a semi-comatose state, especially when taken with alcohol, which can exacerbate these symptoms. Care should be taken when co-administering with sedatives as the interactions may worsen symptoms. This medication should be stored out of the reach of children, and it is advisable to keep the original packaging to maintain quality and prevent accidents.

Side effects

  • nausea
  • carbon dioxide retention
  • dyspepsia
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • fatigue
  • weakness
  • half-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, away from air and moisture, and kept at room temperature, ideally between 1°C and 30°C. Storing it this way will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

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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