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Rapajingeong (Levodropropizine)

Rapajingeong (Levodropropizine)

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

MFDS item code 201803298 · Notified 2018.08.13 · Insurance code 698003850

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. The dose may be adjusted as appropriate according to symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Genupharm Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of cough associated with acute and chronic bronchitis

  • Cough
  • acute bronchitis
  • chronic bronchitis
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Used for cough 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. The dose may be adjusted as appropriate according to symptoms.

Precautions

This drug should not be used by individuals with allergic reactions to this drug or its ingredients. It is also advisable not to administer to patients with excessive bronchial mucus secretion. Patients with specific genetic disorders such as ciliary dysfunction should not use this drug. Women who are pregnant, possibly pregnant, or breastfeeding should not take this drug. Patients with severely impaired liver function should also refrain from using this medication. Moreover, since this drug contains lactose, it should not be administered to patients with lactose-related genetic disorders. Patients with severe heart failure or significantly impaired kidney function, elderly patients, and children under 2 years of age should use this medication with caution. Taking this medication may lead to gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, dyspepsia, diarrhea, and vomiting. It may affect the central nervous system, leading to fatigue, headache, dizziness, and, in severe cases, coma. Rapid heart rate symptoms or allergic reactions on the skin may occur rarely. Severe immune reactions such as anaphylaxis have also been reported, hence caution is required. This medication may rarely cause a state of confusion, which requires caution when driving or operating machinery. These effects may be intensified particularly if taken with alcohol. When taking together with sedatives, the effects may become stronger, so sensitive patients should be careful. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this drug. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and stored in a safe place, and transferring it to another container should be avoided as it may lead to quality deterioration or accidents.

Side effects

  • nausea
  • carbonation syndrome
  • indigestion
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • fatigue
  • functional weakness
  • half consciousness
  • coma
  • headache
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  • dizziness
  • palpitations
  • allergic reaction
  • anaphylaxis

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This drug should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This storage method will help to preserve the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White circular 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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