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Boryeong Levodropropizine Syrup

Prescription medicationApproval withdrawn
Ingredient · strength
Levodropropizine›Strength being verified
Manufacturer / importer
Boryeong Co., Ltd.
Appearance
(Colorless, bottle packaging) Colorless syrup with added strawberry flavor in an opaque white bottle, (Red) red syrup with added strawberry flavor in an opaque white bottle
Packaging
500 milliliters/bottle
Approval status
Approval withdrawn

MFDS item code 201905310 · Notified 2019.07.25

This product's status changed to Approval withdrawn on 2023.08.11. 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 uses it
Adults · Children
Adult dosage
Adults: Administer 60 mg of levodropropizine orally per dose, 3 times daily, at intervals of at least 6 hours. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.
Children's dosage
Children: 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
Boryeong 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 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 as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Children's dosage

Children: 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 in patients with an allergic reaction to this medication or any of its components. It is also advisable to avoid administering this medication to patients with increased bronchial mucus secretion or abnormal ciliary function, such as those with Kartagener syndrome or ciliary dyskinesia. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding should not use this medication. Patients with severely impaired liver function should not take this medication. Patients with severely weakened hearts or severely reduced kidney function should exercise caution when using this medication, and it should also be given cautiously to older individuals. Moreover, it is advisable to avoid use in children under 2 years of age. Taking this medication can lead to gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, indigestion, diarrhea, and vomiting. It may affect the central nervous system, resulting in fatigue, headache, dizziness, and in severe cases, the risk of coma. Symptoms of rapid heartbeat may occur, and there is a rare possibility of allergic reactions on the skin. Very rarely, severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, can occur, so caution is warranted. While taking this medication, there may be occasional drowsiness, so extra care should be taken when driving or operating machinery. Taking alcohol with this medication can worsen these central nervous system side effects. Caution should also be exercised when using sedatives, especially for sensitive individuals. This medication should be stored in a safe place out of the reach of children, and it is best to keep it in its original container to avoid degradation in quality.

Side effects

  • Area
  • carbon dioxide poisoning
  • dyspepsia
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • fatigue
  • functional impairment
  • half body
  • 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 air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the medication's effectiveness and prevent degradation.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

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

Package unit

500 milliliters/bottle

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