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Levopotos (Levodropropizine) Tablets

Levopotos (Levodropropizine) Tablets

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Levodropropizine›60mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
The-Yu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White circular tablets
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202000742 · Notified 2020.02.07 · Insurance code 057000770

Summary

Main use
Relief of cough associated with acute and chronic bronchitis
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
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 symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
The-Yu Pharmaceutical 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 caused by acute and chronic bronchitis.

How to take

Adult dose

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 symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in certain patients. Individuals with an allergy to this medication or its ingredients should not take it. Patients with excessive bronchial mucus production should also avoid using this medication. Those with rare diseases such as primary ciliary dyskinesia, for instance, Kartagener syndrome or ciliary dyskinesia, should avoid use. It is also safer for women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, to refrain from using this medication. This medication is not suitable for those with severely impaired liver function. Additionally, since this medication contains lactose, individuals with genetic lactose intolerance should not take it. Care should be taken when administering this medication to individuals with severe heart failure, significant kidney impairment, elderly individuals, and children under the age of 2. Side effects may occur when taking this medication. Gastrointestinal side effects may include nausea, belching, dyspepsia, diarrhea, and vomiting. Central nervous system side effects may include fatigue, a feeling of weakness, semi-consciousness, coma, headache, and dizziness. A rapid heartbeat may also occur, and rarely, allergic skin reactions may appear. Furthermore, serious allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis have been reported due to immune system abnormal responses. When taking this medication, drowsiness or semi-consciousness may occur, so caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery. This risk may be heightened when taken with alcohol. In conjunction with sedatives, greater caution is necessary. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication. This medication should be stored in a safe place out of the reach of children, and transferring it to another container can be detrimental to maintaining quality and may cause accidents, so it should be avoided.

Side effects

  • nausea
  • carbonated symptoms
  • dyspepsia
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • fatigue
  • functional impairment
  • half-life
  • stupor
  • headache
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  • dizziness
  • palpitations
  • allergic reactions
  • anaphylactic reactions

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White circular tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/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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