Medication info

Levituss Syrup (Levodropropizine)

Prescription medicationSyrupOral
Ingredient · strength
Levodropropizine›600mg / 100mL
Manufacturer / importer
Daewoo Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Colorless syrup with strawberry flavor added, contained in an opaque white plastic bottle.
Packaging
500mL/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201402690 · Notified 2014.06.17 · Insurance code 649604381

Summary

Main use
Relief of cough associated with acute and chronic bronchitis
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
Adults: Administer levodropropizine 60 mg orally 3 times daily at intervals of at least 6 hours. Adjust the dose appropriately according to age and symptoms.
Child dose
Children: Administer levodropropizine at intervals of at least 6 hours. 10~20 kg: Administer 18 mg orally 3 times daily. 20~30 kg: Administer 30 mg orally 3 times daily.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Daewoo 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 caused by acute and chronic bronchitis.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer levodropropizine 60 mg orally 3 times daily at intervals of at least 6 hours. Adjust the dose appropriately according to age and symptoms.

Child dose

Children: Administer levodropropizine at intervals of at least 6 hours. 10~20 kg: Administer 18 mg orally 3 times daily. 20~30 kg: Administer 30 mg orally 3 times daily.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients allergic to this drug or any of its components. It is best not to administer it to patients with excessive bronchial mucus secretion or ciliary function impairment. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant or are breastfeeding should not take this medication. It is also safe to avoid this medication in patients with severe liver dysfunction. Patients with very weak cardiac function or severely impaired kidney function, elderly individuals, and infants under 2 years of age should use this medication with special caution. This medication may cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, dyspepsia, diarrhea, and vomiting. Additionally, symptoms related to the central nervous system such as fatigue, headache, and dizziness may occur, and fast heartbeats may also be present. Very rarely, skin allergic reactions may occur, and there is a possibility of severe allergic reactions, such as anaphylaxis. When taking this medication, there may sometimes be a state of sedation, so care should be taken when driving or operating machinery, especially if taken with alcohol, as this may worsen symptoms. When used with sedatives, the effects may be enhanced; therefore, caution should be observed. This medication should be kept in a safe place out of reach of children, and it is recommended to store it in the original container as transferring it to another container may degrade its quality.

Side effects

  • nausea
  • carbonation syndrome
  • dyspepsia
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • fatigue
  • functional impairment
  • half-consciousness
  • coma
  • headache
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  • dizziness
  • palpitations
  • allergic reactions
  • anaphylaxis

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that blocks light. Additionally, it is important to maintain a temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius when storing the medication. This helps to maintain the medication's effectiveness and allows for safe use.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Colorless syrup with strawberry flavor added, contained in an opaque white plastic bottle.

Package unit

500mL/bottle

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