Medication info

Leriqu Syrup (Levodropropizine)

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

MFDS item code 201900119 · Notified 2019.01.10 · Insurance code 644603881

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, allowing an interval of at least 6 hours between doses. Adjust the dose appropriately according to age and symptoms.
Child dose
Pediatric patients: Administer levodropropizine at intervals of at least 6 hours. 10 ∼ 20 kg: Administer 18 mg orally per dose 3 times daily. 20 ∼ 30 kg: Administer 30 mg orally per dose 3 times daily.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Joah Pharmaceutical 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 coughing symptoms due to acute and chronic bronchitis.

How to take

Adult dose

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

Child dose

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

Precautions

This medication should not be used by anyone allergic to this medicine or any of its ingredients. It is also advised not to administer it to patients producing excessive mucus in the bronchi or those with impaired ciliary function. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding should not take this medication. Patients with severe liver dysfunction should also avoid this medication. Caution is required when using this medication in patients with very weak heart function or severely impaired kidney function, elderly patients, and children under 2 years of age. While taking this medication, gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, dyspepsia, diarrhea, and vomiting may occur. Furthermore, symptoms of the central nervous system such as fatigue, headache, dizziness, and increased heart rate may appear. Very rarely, allergic reactions on the skin may occur, and in severe cases, an acute allergic reaction called anaphylaxis may happen. This medication can sometimes cause a state similar to coma, so caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery. It is particularly important to be aware that these effects may be heightened if taken with alcohol. If used with tranquilizers, careful administration is required. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and it is advisable to store it in its original container as transferring it to another container may alter its quality.

Side effects

  • Nausea
  • carbonic acid syndrome
  • dyspepsia
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • fatigue
  • functional impairment
  • half-life
  • coma
  • headache
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  • dizziness
  • palpitations
  • allergic reaction
  • anaphylactic reaction

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

Storage

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that does not allow light in. For safe storage, it is best kept at room temperature, between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

This is a colorless syrup with a strawberry flavor added, contained in an opaque white plastic bottle.

Package unit

500mL/bottle

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