Medication info

Levocoper Tablet (Levodropropizine)

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

MFDS item code 201403083 · Notified 2014.07.10

This product's status changed to Expired on 2024.07.10. 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 takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer levodropropizine 60 mg orally 3 times daily, at intervals of at least 6 hours. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Kyungbo 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 for 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 as appropriate according to symptoms.

Precautions

This drug should not be used by individuals who are allergic to this drug or its ingredients. Patients with excessive bronchial mucus production should not take this drug. This drug is not suitable for patients with a specific condition known as ciliary dysfunction. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as breastfeeding women, should not take this drug. Patients with severe liver dysfunction should also use this drug with caution. Patients with very weak heart function or severely impaired kidney function should use this drug carefully. Elderly individuals should be cautious while taking this drug. Caution should be exercised when administering this medication to children under 2 years old. This drug may cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, dyspepsia, diarrhea, and vomiting. Central nervous system symptoms such as fatigue, headache, and dizziness may also occur. Episodes of rapid heartbeat have been reported. Rarely, skin allergic reactions may occur. Very rarely, severe allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis may occur, so caution is necessary. This drug may occasionally induce a state of confusion, so care should be taken while driving or operating machinery. Particularly, the symptoms may worsen when taken with alcohol. Combining with sedatives may enhance the effect of the drug, so sensitive patients should be cautious with such combinations. It is safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women not to take this medication. This drug should be stored out of reach of children, and care should be taken not to transfer it to another container to avoid accidents or degradation of the drug quality.

Side effects

  • Nausea
  • dyspepsia
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • fatigue
  • functional impairment
  • half-life
  • coma
  • headache
  • dizziness
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  • palpitations
  • allergic reaction
  • anaphylactic reaction

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

Storage

This drug should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help ensure the drug's effectiveness is safely maintained.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round tablets

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.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.