Medication info

Redro Tablet (Levodropropizine)

Prescription medicationApproval withdrawn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Approval withdrawn

MFDS item code 201900862 · Notified 2019.02.11

This product's status changed to Approval withdrawn on 2023.04.07. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Relief of cough associated with acute and chronic bronchitis
Who uses it
Adults
Adult dosage
Adults: Administer 60 mg of levodropropizine orally per dose 3 times daily, at intervals of at least 6 hours. Adjust the dose appropriately according to symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Medix Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of cough associated with acute and chronic bronchitis

  • Cough
  • acute bronchitis
  • chronic bronchitis
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Used to relieve cough symptoms caused by acute and chronic bronchitis.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

Adults: Administer 60 mg of levodropropizine orally per dose 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 patients who are allergic to this drug or its components. This medication is not suitable for patients with excessive mucus secretion in the bronchi. It should not be administered to patients with impaired ciliary function, such as those with Kartagener's syndrome or primary ciliary dyskinesia. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as breastfeeding women, should not take this medication. This medication is not suitable for patients with severely impaired liver function. Since this medication contains lactose, patients with hereditary galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take it. Patients with severe heart failure or severe renal impairment should be cautious when using this medication. Elderly patients and infants under the age of 2 should also exercise caution when using this medication. This medication can cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, dyspepsia, diarrhea, and vomiting. Central nervous system symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, coma, headache, and dizziness may occur. There may be symptoms of palpitations, and rarely skin allergic reactions can occur. Anaphylaxis, a severe immune reaction, may very rarely occur, so caution is required. This medication may sometimes cause a state of semi-consciousness, making it necessary to be cautious when driving or operating machinery. Particularly when taken with alcohol, these effects may be intensified. When used with sedatives, sensitive patients may be at increased risk for side effects, so caution is advised. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication, and medical consultation is necessary for safety. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and transferring it to other containers should be avoided as it may lead to degradation of quality or accidents.

Side effects

  • nausea
  • carbonated symptoms
  • dyspepsia
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • fatigue
  • functional weakness
  • 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 sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. By storing it this way, the efficacy and safety of the medication can be preserved for a longer duration.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

Domestic - 30 tablets - 30 tablets/bottle, Domestic - 300 tablets - 300 tablets/bottle

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