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Gunil Levodropropizine

Gunil Levodropropizine

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

MFDS item code 201900629 · Notified 2019.01.24 · Insurance code 646802870

Summary

Main use
Relief of cough caused by bronchitis (acute or chronic)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer 60 mg of levodropropizine orally 3 times daily, at intervals of at least 6 hours. Adjust the dose appropriately according to symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Gunil Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of cough caused by bronchitis (acute or chronic)

  • Cough
  • acute bronchitis
  • chronic bronchitis
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This medication is 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. Adjust the dose appropriately according to symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should not be used by persons allergic to this medication or any of its components. It should also be avoided in patients with excessive bronchial mucus secretion or problems with mucus-ciliary function. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and nursing mothers should not take this medication. Patients with severe liver dysfunction should also refrain from using this medication. Furthermore, since this medication contains lactose, it should be avoided by patients with genetic disorders that prevent lactose breakdown. Patients with severe heart failure or significant renal impairment, elderly individuals, and children under 2 years of age should use this medication with caution. While taking this medication, gastrointestinal problems such as nausea, dyspepsia, diarrhea, and vomiting may occur. Central nervous system symptoms including fatigue, dizziness, headache, and symptoms of rapid heartbeat may also be experienced. Very rarely, skin allergic reactions may occur, and in severe cases, immune system-related responses such as anaphylaxis have been reported. This medication can occasionally cause drowsiness, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. Particularly, concurrent consumption with alcohol may enhance its effects, hence caution is needed. When taken with sedatives, the medication effects may be amplified, thus caution should be exercised. Women who are pregnant or nursing should not take this medication. This medication should be stored in a safe place out of reach of children, and it is advisable to keep it in its original container as transferring it to another container may compromise its quality.

Side effects

  • nausea
  • carbonated symptoms
  • dyspepsia
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • fatigue
  • functional weakness
  • 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 should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture exposure. It is best to keep it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round 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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