Medication info

Levodone (Levodropropizine)

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

MFDS item code 202000819 · Notified 2020.02.11

This product's status changed to Expired on 2025.02.11. 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 takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer levodropropizine 60 mg orally 3 times daily, at intervals of at least 6 hours. Adjust the dose appropriately according to symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Wonkwang 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 symptoms that occur in acute and chronic bronchitis.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer levodropropizine 60 mg orally 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 individuals who are allergic to this drug or its components. It should not be given to patients with increased bronchial mucus secretion or those with ciliary dysfunction. Pregnant or potentially pregnant women, as well as nursing women, should not take this medication. It is recommended not to use this medication in patients with severely impaired liver function. This medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance or certain genetic problems should avoid taking it. It should be used with caution in patients with severely weakened cardiac function, severely impaired renal function, and children under the age of 2. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as indigestion, vomiting, or diarrhea may occur when using this medication. It may affect the central nervous system, causing fatigue, headaches, dizziness, or even coma, so care should be taken. There may be symptoms of rapid heartbeat. Rarely, skin allergic reactions can occur. Additionally, very rarely, severe immune reactions such as anaphylaxis can occur, so if any unusual symptoms arise, immediate consultation with medical personnel is necessary. This medication may occasionally cause coma, so extreme caution is required when driving or operating machinery. Particularly, it is advisable to avoid use with alcohol as it may enhance the effect. Caution is advised when taken with sedatives, as drug interactions may occur. Pregnant or nursing women should not use this medication. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and it is recommended to keep it in its original container, as transferring it to another container may alter its quality.

Side effects

  • nausea
  • carbon dioxide poisoning
  • indigestion
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • fatigue
  • functional impairment
  • 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 sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round tablet

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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