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Levocol Tablets (Levodropropizine)

Levocol Tablets (Levodropropizine)

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

MFDS item code 201708091 · Notified 2017.11.27 · Insurance code 670501060

Summary

Main use
Relief of cough associated with acute and chronic bronchitis
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: The usual dose is 60 mg of levodropropizine orally 3 times daily, at intervals of at least 6 hours. The dose may be adjusted as appropriate according to symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Boryung Biopharma 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 symptoms caused by acute and chronic bronchitis.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: The usual dose is 60 mg of levodropropizine orally 3 times daily, at intervals of at least 6 hours. The dose may be adjusted as appropriate according to symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should not be used by individuals who are allergic to this drug or its ingredients. Persons with excessive bronchial mucus secretion should also refrain from taking this medication. Patients with abnormal ciliary function, such as Kartagener syndrome or ciliopathies, should avoid this medication. It is safer not to use this medicine for pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, as well as for nursing mothers. Patients with severely impaired liver function should not take this medication. Patients with severe heart weakness or severely decreased kidney function should use this medication with caution. Elderly individuals should also exercise caution when using this medication. It is advisable not to use this medication for children under two years of age. This medication may cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, heartburn, indigestion, diarrhea, and vomiting. Central nervous system symptoms such as fatigue, lethargy, drowsiness, stupor, headache, and dizziness may also be experienced. Rapid heartbeat may occur as well. Very rarely, skin allergic reactions may occur. Additionally, there have been reports of serious immune reactions such as anaphylaxis. This medication may cause drowsiness or a semi-conscious state, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Particularly, combining it with alcohol may enhance its effects, and caution is required. Special precautions should be taken when combining it with sedatives, and it is advisable to consult with a doctor or pharmacist. Keep this medication out of reach of children to prevent unauthorized ingestion. Moreover, avoid transferring the medication to another container as it may alter its quality; it is safest to keep it in its original packaging.

Side effects

  • nausea
  • hypercapnia
  • dyspepsia
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • fatigue
  • functional impairment
  • half-life
  • 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 medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the medication's effectiveness and safety.

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