Medication info

Levorosine Syrup (Levodropropizine)

Prescription medicationSyrupOral
Ingredient · strength
Levodropropizine›600mg / 100mL
Manufacturer / importer
Youngil Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
A colorless syrup with added strawberry flavor in an opaque white plastic bottle.
Packaging
500 milliliters/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202003267 · Notified 2020.05.04

Summary

Main use
Relief of cough associated with acute and chronic bronchitis
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
Adults: Administer 60 mg of levodropropizine orally 3 times daily, at intervals of at least 6 hours. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.
Child dose
10~20 kg: Administer 18 mg of levodropropizine orally 3 times daily, at intervals of at least 6 hours. 20~30 kg: Administer 30 mg of levodropropizine orally 3 times daily, at intervals of at least 6 hours.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Youngil 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 cough associated with acute and chronic bronchitis.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 60 mg of levodropropizine orally 3 times daily, at intervals of at least 6 hours. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Child dose

10~20 kg: Administer 18 mg of levodropropizine orally 3 times daily, at intervals of at least 6 hours. 20~30 kg: Administer 30 mg of levodropropizine orally 3 times daily, at intervals of at least 6 hours.

Precautions

This medication should not be used by individuals allergic to this drug or its components. It is also advisable not to take this medication if excessive bronchial mucus is being produced. Administration should be avoided in individuals with impaired mucociliary function, such as those with Kartagener syndrome or primary ciliary dyskinesia. It is safest not to use this medication in women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and in those who are breastfeeding. Patients with severe liver dysfunction should not take this medication as well. Particularly careful use is required in patients with significantly weakened cardiac function, severely impaired kidney function, and in children under 2 years of age. Elderly patients should also exercise caution when taking this medication. Usage of this medication may cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, dyspepsia, diarrhea, and vomiting. Additionally, central nervous system symptoms like fatigue, headache, dizziness, and stupor may occur. Symptoms such as rapid heartbeat may also occur, and there may be rare instances of skin allergic reactions. Very rarely, a severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis may occur, so caution is warranted. This medication can sometimes cause a state of altered consciousness, so care should be taken when driving or operating machinery. This effect may be intensified when taken with alcohol. When taken with sedatives, the effects may be enhanced, so sensitive individuals should definitely consult with a physician or pharmacist. It is safest not to use this medication in women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container may lead to accidents or a decrease in the quality of the medication.

Side effects

  • Nausea
  • carbonated disease
  • dyspepsia
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • fatigue
  • functional impairment
  • semi-consciousness
  • coma
  • 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 is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that blocks light. Additionally, it should be kept at room temperature, maintaining a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's efficacy and safety.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A colorless syrup with added strawberry flavor in an opaque white plastic bottle.

Package unit

500 milliliters/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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