Medication info

Levocold Tablets (Levodropropizine)

Prescription medicationApproval withdrawn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Approval withdrawn

MFDS item code 201905485 · Notified 2019.08.02

This product's status changed to Approval withdrawn on 2023.03.27. 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 per dose orally 3 times daily, at intervals of at least 6 hours. The dose may be adjusted according to symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of cough associated with acute and chronic bronchitis

  • Cough
  • acute bronchitis
  • chronic bronchitis
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Used for coughs associated with acute and chronic bronchitis.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

Adults: Administer 60 mg of levodropropizine per dose orally 3 times daily, at intervals of at least 6 hours. The dose may be adjusted according to symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, individuals with an allergy to this medication or any of its components should not take it. Patients with diseases that cause increased bronchial mucus secretion should also avoid this medication. Additionally, patients with a rare genetic disorder known as ciliary dyskinesia should not take this medication. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should not use this medication. Patients with severely impaired liver function may also be at risk if they take this medication. This medication contains lactose, so it should not be administered to patients with lactose intolerance or specific genetic issues. Patients with severe heart failure, significant kidney dysfunction, elderly individuals, and children under the age of 2 should use this medication with caution. During treatment, gastrointestinal symptoms such as dyspepsia, nausea, diarrhea may occur. Additionally, central nervous system symptoms such as fatigue, headache, and dizziness may be experienced. Symptoms of a rapid heartbeat or rare skin allergic reactions may also occur. Very rarely, serious allergic reactions known as anaphylaxis may occur, so caution is advised. This medication may sometimes cause drowsiness or a semi-conscious state, so caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery. In particular, combining it with alcohol may intensify these effects. When taken with sedatives, sensitive individuals may experience exacerbated side effects, so caution is advised. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication and should consult a physician for safety. This medication should be stored in a safe place out of reach of children, and it is not recommended to transfer it to another container as it may alter the quality.

Side effects

  • nausea
  • carbonate syndrome
  • dyspepsia
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • fatigue
  • functional deficiency
  • 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 closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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