Medication info

Levoso Syrup (Levodropropizine)

Prescription medicationSyrupOral
Ingredient · strength
Levodropropizine›600mg / 100mL
Manufacturer / importer
PharmGen Science Co., Ltd.
Appearance
A colorless syrup with a strawberry flavor, contained in an opaque white plastic bottle.
Packaging
500mL/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201802447 · Notified 2018.06.14 · Insurance code 670104251

Summary

Main use
Relief of cough caused by acute or chronic bronchitis
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
Adults: Administer levodropropizine 60 mg orally per dose 3 times daily, at intervals of at least 6 hours. Adjust the dose appropriately according to age and symptoms.
Child dose
10~20 kg: Administer 18 mg orally per dose 3 times daily, at intervals of at least 6 hours. 20~30 kg: Administer 30 mg orally per dose 3 times daily, at intervals of at least 6 hours.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
PharmGen Science Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of cough caused by acute or chronic bronchitis

  • Cough
  • acute bronchitis
  • chronic bronchitis
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This medication is used to relieve cough symptoms associated with acute and chronic bronchitis.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer levodropropizine 60 mg orally per dose 3 times daily, at intervals of at least 6 hours. Adjust the dose appropriately according to age and symptoms.

Child dose

10~20 kg: Administer 18 mg orally per dose 3 times daily, at intervals of at least 6 hours. 20~30 kg: Administer 30 mg orally per dose 3 times daily, at intervals of at least 6 hours.

Precautions

This medication should not be used by individuals who are allergic to this drug or any of its components. It is advisable not to administer this medication to patients with increased bronchial mucus secretion, as it may worsen symptoms. Patients with abnormal ciliary function, such as those with Kartagener syndrome or ciliary dyskinesia, may experience side effects when using this drug. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as breastfeeding women, should not take this medication. Patients with severe liver impairment should also avoid using this drug. Patients with severe heart failure or severe kidney failure require special caution when using this medication. Elderly patients or infants under 2 years old should be administered this medication with caution. This medication may cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, dyspepsia, diarrhea, or vomiting. Central nervous system symptoms such as fatigue, headache, dizziness, or cardiac symptoms like palpitations may also occur. Very rarely, skin allergic reactions can occur, so caution is advised. There is also the possibility of a rare severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis, so if any unusual symptoms appear, immediate consultation with a healthcare professional is required. This medication may sometimes induce a state of drowsiness, so care should be taken when driving or operating machinery. If taken with alcohol, these symptoms may worsen, so it is advisable not to take them together. When taken concurrently with sedatives, the effects may be enhanced, so consulting a physician is necessary. This medication should be stored in a safe place out of reach of children, and it is important to keep it in the original container as transferring it to another container may affect its quality.

Side effects

  • area
  • carbonic acid symptoms
  • dyspepsia
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • fatigue
  • functional impairment
  • half-dose
  • 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 is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a light-resistant container. Additionally, it should be kept at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A colorless syrup with a strawberry flavor, contained in an opaque white plastic bottle.

Package unit

500mL/bottle

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