Medication info

Rapazine Syrup (Levodropropizine)

Prescription medicationSolutionOral
Ingredient · strength
Levodropropizine›600mg / 100mL
Manufacturer / importer
Genupharm Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Colorless liquid with strawberry flavoring in an opaque white bottle
Packaging
500mL/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201803944 · Notified 2018.10.08

Summary

Main use
Relief of cough associated with acute and chronic bronchitis
Who takes it
Adults · Children
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 age and symptoms.
Child dose
Children: Administer levodropropizine at intervals of at least 6 hours. 10~20 kg: Administer 18 mg per dose orally 3 times daily. 20~30 kg: Administer 30 mg per dose orally 3 times daily.

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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This medicine is used for 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 age and symptoms.

Child dose

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

Precautions

This medicine should not be used by patients with allergic reactions to this medicine or its components. It should also not be administered to patients with increased bronchial mucus production or impaired mucociliary function. It is safer not to use this medicine in pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, and nursing mothers. This medicine should be avoided in patients with severely impaired liver function. Caution is advised when administering this medicine to patients with severe heart or kidney dysfunction, elderly patients, and children under the age of 2. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, dyspepsia, diarrhea, and vomiting may occur while taking this medicine. Additionally, central nervous system symptoms such as fatigue, headache, and dizziness, as well as circulatory symptoms like heart palpitations may develop. Rarely, skin allergic reactions or severe immune responses may occur, so caution is warranted. This medicine may cause drowsiness or a semi-conscious state, necessitating caution when driving or operating machinery, especially when taken with alcohol, as symptoms may be exacerbated. Extra care should be taken when used in combination with sedatives. This medicine should be stored out of reach of children, and transferring it to other containers should be avoided as it may cause quality degradation or accidents.

Side effects

  • Nausea
  • carbonated water syndrome
  • dyspepsia
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • fatigue
  • functional impairment
  • half-life
  • coma
  • headache
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  • dizziness
  • palpitations
  • allergic reactions
  • anaphylaxis

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

Storage

This medicine is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that blocks light. Additionally, it should be kept at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C, avoiding excessively hot or cold places.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Colorless liquid with strawberry flavoring in an opaque white bottle

Package unit

500mL/bottle

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