Medication info

CG Cough Tablet (Levodropropizin)

Prescription medicationTabletOralExpired
Ingredient · strength
Levodropropizine›60mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Huons Life Science Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White round tablets
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 201906928 · Notified 2019.09.30

This product's status changed to Expired on 2024.09.30. 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
Adult dose
Adults: Administer levodropropizine 60 mg orally three times daily, allowing an interval of at least 6 hours between doses. The dose may be adjusted as appropriate according to symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Huons Life Science Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of cough associated with acute and chronic bronchitis

  • Cough
  • acute bronchitis
  • chronic bronchitis
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Cough occurring in acute and chronic bronchitis is caused by inflammation of the bronchi. This medication relieves cough symptoms and reduces bronchial inflammation, helping to make breathing easier. It is used for the treatment of acute and chronic bronchitis.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer levodropropizine 60 mg orally three times daily, allowing an interval of at least 6 hours between doses. The dose may be adjusted as appropriate according to symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should not be used by individuals who are allergic to this medication or any of its components. It is also not recommended for patients with excessive bronchial mucus secretion or abnormal ciliary function. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding should not take this medication. It is not recommended for patients with severe liver dysfunction. Additionally, this medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance or certain genetic metabolic disorders should avoid it. Extra caution is needed when this medication is used by patients with severe heart failure, severe renal dysfunction, elderly individuals, and infants under 2 years of age. This medication may cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, dyspepsia, diarrhea, and vomiting, as well as central nervous system symptoms such as fatigue, headache, and dizziness. Symptoms such as rapid heartbeat or, rarely, skin allergic reactions may occur, so if any abnormal symptoms are present, consultation with a physician is necessary. This medication can rarely lead to a state of altered consciousness (semi-coma), so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. Especially, when taken with alcohol, these symptoms may become more severe, so alcohol should be avoided. The effectiveness may increase when used with sedatives, so it should be taken after consulting with a physician. Keep this medication out of reach of children, and transferring the medication to another container may increase the risk of quality deterioration or accidents, so care should be taken.

Side effects

  • Nausea
  • carbonic acid syndrome
  • indigestion
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • fatigue
  • functional impairment
  • half-life
  • coma
  • headache
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  • dizziness
  • palpitations
  • allergic reactions
  • anaphylaxis

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Doing so will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication for an extended period of time and ensure safe use.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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