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Ledron Syrup (Levodropropizine)

Prescription medicationSyrupOralApproval withdrawn
Ingredient · strength
Levodropropizine›600mg / 100mL
Manufacturer / importer
Kyung Dong Pharm Co., Ltd.
Appearance
(Colorless) an opaque white syrup with strawberry flavor in a bottle, (Red) an opaque red syrup with strawberry flavor in a bottle
Packaging
Bottle - 500 milliliters/bottle
Approval status
Approval withdrawn

MFDS item code 201900898 · Notified 2019.02.12

This product's status changed to Approval withdrawn on 2025.04.11. 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 takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
Adults: Administer 10 mL (equivalent to 60 mg of levodropropizine) orally 3 times daily, at least 6 hours apart. The dose may be adjusted appropriately according to age and symptoms.
Child dose
Children: Administer at least 6 hours apart. 10~20 kg: Administer 3 mL per dose (equivalent to 18 mg of levodropropizine) orally 3 times daily. 20~30 kg: Administer 5 mL per dose (equivalent to 30 mg of levodropropizine) orally 3 times daily.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Kyung Dong Pharm 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 effectively used for the cough caused by acute and chronic bronchitis. It alleviates the cough symptoms resulting from bronchitis, helping to make the patient's breathing more comfortable. Hence, it is used for the treatment of cough resulting from acute and chronic bronchitis.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 10 mL (equivalent to 60 mg of levodropropizine) orally 3 times daily, at least 6 hours apart. The dose may be adjusted appropriately according to age and symptoms.

Child dose

Children: Administer at least 6 hours apart. 10~20 kg: Administer 3 mL per dose (equivalent to 18 mg of levodropropizine) orally 3 times daily. 20~30 kg: Administer 5 mL per dose (equivalent to 30 mg of levodropropizine) orally 3 times daily.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients who have had allergic reactions. It is also safe not to administer it to patients with increased bronchial mucus secretion or abnormalities in mucociliary function. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant and women who are breastfeeding should not take this medication. It is also not recommended for patients with very poor liver function. Patients with severely impaired heart function or very low kidney function should use this medication with caution. Care should also be taken when administering this medication to the elderly or children under 2 years old. Taking this medication can cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, indigestion, diarrhea, and vomiting. Additionally, central nervous system symptoms such as fatigue, headache, and dizziness, and symptoms of rapid heartbeat may occur. Rarely, skin allergic reactions or severe immune reactions may also occur. Caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery, as drowsiness or stupor may occur while taking this medication. In particular, taking it with alcohol may exacerbate these symptoms. If used in conjunction with sedatives, sensitive individuals should be even more cautious. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container should be avoided as it may cause quality deterioration or accidents.

Side effects

  • Region
  • carbonic acid syndrome
  • indigestion
  • 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 may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. Avoid storing it in excessively hot or cold places, and it is best to keep it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

(Colorless) an opaque white syrup with strawberry flavor in a bottle, (Red) an opaque red syrup with strawberry flavor in a bottle

Package unit

Bottle - 500 milliliters/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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