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Droniz Tablet (Levodropropizine)

Droniz Tablet (Levodropropizine)

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

MFDS item code 201602736 · Notified 2016.05.18 · Insurance code 670401140

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 appropriately according to symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Huons Meditec Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of cough associated with acute and chronic bronchitis

  • Cough
  • acute bronchitis
  • chronic bronchitis
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This drug is used to alleviate cough 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 appropriately according to symptoms.

Precautions

This drug should not be used in certain patients. For example, it should not be taken by individuals who are allergic to this drug or its components. Patients with excessive bronchial mucus production or impaired mucociliary function should also avoid using this drug. Impaired mucociliary function includes conditions such as Kartagener's syndrome or ciliary dyskinesia. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as breastfeeding women, should also not take this drug. Patients with severely impaired liver function should avoid using this drug for safety. Additionally, this drug contains lactose, so patients with genetic conditions that affect lactose digestion should not take it. This drug should be used with caution in some patients. Patients with severe heart failure or significant renal impairment, elderly patients, and infants under 2 years of age should be monitored closely when taking this drug. Various side effects may occur when taking this drug. Gastrointestinal side effects may include nausea, discomfort in the stomach, diarrhea, and vomiting. Central nervous system effects may include fatigue, weakness, drowsiness, coma, headache, and dizziness. Symptoms of rapid heart rate have also been reported, and skin allergic reactions may occur infrequently. Additionally, very rarely, severe immune responses such as anaphylaxis can occur, so caution is needed. When driving or operating machinery, caution is advised due to the potential for drowsiness from this drug. Particularly, combining it with alcohol may enhance its effects. Caution should also be exercised when taking it in combination with sedatives, as the drug's effects may be intensified. This drug is not safe for use in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Lastly, this drug should be kept out of the reach of children, and it is advisable not to transfer it to other containers. This is necessary to prevent accidents and maintain the quality of the medication.

Side effects

  • Nausea
  • carbon dioxide retention
  • dyspepsia
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • fatigue
  • functional impairment
  • stupor
  • 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 drug should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air entry. It is advisable to maintain storage temperatures between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

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.
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