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Drikoff Tablet (Levodropropizine)

Drikoff Tablet (Levodropropizine)

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

MFDS item code 201905814 · Notified 2019.08.19 · Insurance code 658107150

Summary

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

Ingredients

Manufacturer
HANPOONG PHARM. Co., Ltd.
Manufacturer
HANPOONG PHARM. Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of cough due to acute and chronic bronchitis

  • Cough
  • acute bronchitis
  • chronic bronchitis
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This medicine is used to relieve cough symptoms occurring in acute and chronic bronchitis.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer levodropropizine orally at a dose of 60 mg per administration, 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 anyone who is allergic to this medicine or any of its ingredients. It should not be administered to patients with excessive bronchial mucus secretion. It is not suitable for patients with specific diseases associated with impaired ciliary function, such as Kartagener syndrome or primary ciliary dyskinesia. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should not use this medication. Use is not recommended for patients with severely impaired liver function. This medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance or specific genetic metabolic disorders should not take it. Caution should be exercised when using this medication in patients with significantly weak heart function or severely impaired kidney function. Care should also be taken when administering this medication to the elderly or children under 2 years of age. This medication may cause digestive disturbances, such as nausea, heartburn, indigestion, diarrhea, and vomiting. Central nervous system effects can include fatigue, lethargy, coma, headache, and dizziness. Rapid heart rate may also occur. In very rare cases, skin allergic reactions can happen. Additionally, although rare, severe anaphylactic reactions from immune responses have been reported. Drowsiness or a semi-conscious state may occur while taking this medication; therefore, caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. It is especially recommended to avoid alcohol, as it can enhance these effects. When taken with sedatives, hypersensitivity reactions may occur; caution is advised. This medication is best avoided in pregnant or nursing women. Keep this medicine out of the reach of children, and avoid transferring it to another container, as it may affect the quality.

Side effects

  • nausea
  • carbon dioxide retention
  • dyspepsia
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • fatigue
  • weakness
  • stupor
  • 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. The appropriate storage temperature is room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, and extreme hot or cold areas should be avoided.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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