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Levocare CR Extended-Release Tablet (Levodropropizine)

Levocare CR Extended-Release Tablet (Levodropropizine)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Levodropropizine›45mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Kwangdong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White rectangular extended-release tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201701833 · Approved 2017.04.12 · Insurance code 641806300

Summary

Main use
Relief of cough associated with acute and chronic bronchitis
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: 1 tablet (equivalent to 90mg of levodropropizine) per dose, administered orally twice daily. This is an extended-release formulation; swallow it whole without splitting or crushing.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Kwangdong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of cough associated with acute and chronic bronchitis

  • Cough
  • acute bronchitis
  • chronic bronchitis
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Cough caused by inflammation of the bronchi occurs in acute and chronic bronchitis. This medication helps alleviate such inflammation and reduce coughing. Therefore, it is used to improve cough symptoms associated with acute and chronic bronchitis.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: 1 tablet (equivalent to 90mg of levodropropizine) per dose, administered orally twice daily. This is an extended-release formulation; swallow it whole without splitting or crushing.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients with known allergies to this drug or its ingredients. It is also not safe for patients with excessively increased bronchial mucus secretion or ciliary dysfunction. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding should not take this medication. Patients with severely impaired liver function should also avoid this drug. This medication contains lactose, so those with lactose intolerance or related genetic conditions should refrain from using it. Caution should be exercised when administering to patients with severe heart failure or significant renal impairment, the elderly, and children. While taking this medication, one may experience side effects such as nausea, indigestion, constipation, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, eyelid swelling, increased leukocytes in urine, elevated ALT, elevated AST, positive Helicobacter pylori, metabolic acidosis, diarrhea, vomiting, fatigue, dysfunction, syncope, palpitations, allergic reactions, and hypersensitivity. This medication is an extended-release formulation, and it is safer to use other formulations that can be divided for children. When taking this medication, care should be taken while driving or operating machinery, and particularly when taken with alcohol, drowsiness may be exacerbated. Be cautious with concomitant use of sedatives, as drug interactions may worsen symptoms. This medication should be stored out of the reach of children, and transferring it to another container may alter its quality.

Side effects

  • Nausea
  • dyspepsia
  • constipation
  • drowsiness
  • headache
  • dizziness
  • positional vertigo
  • eyelid edema
  • increased white blood cells in urine
  • elevated ALT
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  • elevated AST
  • positive Helicobacter pylori
  • hypercapnia
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • fatigue
  • functional impairment
  • semi-coma
  • coma
  • palpitations
  • allergic reactions
  • anaphylactic reactions
  • hypersensitivity

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 exposure to air and moisture. It is best to keep it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White rectangular extended-release 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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