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Beatus Tablet (Levodropropizine)

Beatus Tablet (Levodropropizine)

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

MFDS item code 201603024 · Notified 2016.05.30 · Insurance code 694001200

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 per dose, 3 times daily, at intervals of at least 6 hours. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Daewoong Bio 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 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 used in patients who are allergic to this medication or its ingredients. This medication is not suitable for patients with increased bronchial mucus secretion. It is recommended not to administer this medication to patients with specific diseases related to ciliary function anomalies, such as Kartagener syndrome or ciliary dyskinesia. It should not be used in pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, or nursing mothers. The use of this medication is not recommended in patients with severely impaired liver function. This medication contains lactose, so patients with a hereditary lactose intolerance or related metabolic disorders should not use it. This medication should be used cautiously in patients with very weak heart function or severely impaired kidney function. Caution is also required when using this medication in elderly patients and in children less than 2 years old. Taking this medication may cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, dyspepsia, diarrhea, and vomiting. It can affect the central nervous system, leading to fatigue, headache, dizziness, and in severe cases, coma, so caution is required. Symptoms of rapid heartbeat or rarely allergic skin reactions may occur. Very rarely, severe allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis have been reported, so if any abnormal symptoms occur, consult a healthcare professional immediately. This medication may sometimes cause drowsiness, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Particularly, if taken with alcohol, its effects may be intensified, so it is advisable not to take them together. Caution is required when used in combination with sedatives, as side effects may occur in sensitive patients. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication and must consult with a healthcare professional before use. Store out of the reach of children, and avoid transferring the medication to another container as it may alter the quality of the medication.

Side effects

  • nausea
  • carbon dioxide retention
  • dyspepsia
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • fatigue
  • functional impairment
  • semicoma
  • 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 prevent air or moisture from entering. Additionally, it is best to store at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Avoid storing in extremely cold or hot places.

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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