Medication info

Ledon Tablet (Levodropropizine)

Prescription medicationApproval withdrawn
Ingredient · strength
Levodropropizine›Strength being verified
Manufacturer / importer
Kyeongdong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White round tablets
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Approval withdrawn

MFDS item code 201900322 · Notified 2019.01.22

This product's status changed to Approval withdrawn on 2023.03.24. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Relief of cough in acute and chronic bronchitis
Who uses it
Adults
Adult dosage
Adults: Administer 60mg of levodropropizine orally three times daily, at intervals of at least 6 hours. Adjust the dose appropriately according to symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Kyeongdong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of cough in acute and chronic bronchitis

  • Cough
  • acute bronchitis
  • chronic bronchitis
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Coughing is a representative symptom that occurs in acute and chronic bronchitis. Acute bronchitis occurs mainly due to infection, causing worsened coughing. Chronic bronchitis is a chronic respiratory disease characterized by persistent coughing and sputum. This medication is used to relieve coughing symptoms caused by such bronchitis.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

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

Precautions

This medication should not be taken by individuals allergic to this medication or any of its components. It should not be used in patients with excess bronchial mucus secretion. Individuals with specific conditions causing ciliary dysfunction should also avoid this medication. It is safest for women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding to not take this medication. It should not be used in patients with severely impaired liver function. This medication contains lactose, so those with a genetic disorder that prevents lactose digestion should not take it. Patients with severe heart function impairment, severely impaired kidney function, the elderly, and children under the age of 2 should use this medication with caution. When taking this medication, gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, dyspepsia, diarrhea, and vomiting may occur. Additionally, central nervous system symptoms such as fatigue, headache, and dizziness may appear. Symptoms of rapid heartbeat may also occur, and skin allergic reactions may rarely arise. Very rarely, there is a possibility of severe allergic reactions like anaphylaxis. This medication can rarely cause altered consciousness, so caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery. This effect may be stronger when taken with alcohol. Extra care is needed when taken with sedatives. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and care should be taken not to transfer it to another container as it may affect its quality.

Side effects

  • nausea
  • carbonation syndrome
  • 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 should be stored in a tightly closed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. The ideal storage temperature is at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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