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Il Yang Bio Levodropropizin Syrup

Prescription medicationSyrupOralApproval withdrawn
Ingredient · strength
Levodropropizine›600mg / 100mL
Manufacturer / importer
Il Yang Biopharm Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Colorless syrup with added strawberry flavor in an opaque white bottle
Packaging
500 milliliters/bottle
Approval status
Approval withdrawn

MFDS item code 202003895 · Notified 2020.05.27

This product's status changed to Approval withdrawn on 2025.03.10. 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 · Children
Adult dose
Adults: Administer levodropropizine 60 mg per dose orally 3 times daily, with an interval of at least 6 hours between doses. Adjust the dose appropriately 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
Il Yang Biopharm 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 associated with acute and chronic bronchitis.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer levodropropizine 60 mg per dose orally 3 times daily, with an interval of at least 6 hours between doses. Adjust the dose appropriately 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 who have allergies to this medication or its components. It is also not recommended for patients with excessive bronchial mucus secretion. Additionally, patients with abnormalities in ciliary function, such as Kartagener syndrome or primary ciliary dyskinesia, should not use this medication. It is also advised that pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, and nursing mothers refrain from taking this medication. This medication is also not recommended for patients with severe liver dysfunction. Patients with severe heart failure or significant renal impairment should use this medication with special caution. Elderly patients and children under 2 years old should also be administered this medication with caution. While taking this medication, gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, dyspepsia, diarrhea, and vomiting may occur. Effects on the central nervous system may cause fatigue, weakness, stupor, headache, and dizziness. Symptoms such as rapid heartbeat may also occur, and rarely, skin allergic reactions may occur. There have been reports of severe immune reactions such as anaphylaxis, so if any unusual symptoms arise, it is imperative to consult a doctor immediately. This medication may rarely induce drowsiness, so care should be taken when driving or operating machinery, and especially, taking it with alcohol may enhance its effects. When taken with sedatives, sensitive individuals may experience exacerbated side effects, so caution is necessary. Pregnant or nursing women should avoid using this medication. This medication should be stored in a secure place out of the reach of children. Additionally, transferring it to another container may lead to accidents or a decrease in the medication's quality, so it is best to keep it in its original container.

Side effects

  • nausea
  • carbon dioxide intoxication
  • dyspepsia
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • fatigue
  • functional weakness
  • half-life
  • 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 may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. Additionally, it is recommended to store the medication at a cool room temperature, between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the medication's effectiveness and safety.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Colorless syrup with added strawberry flavor in an opaque white bottle

Package unit

500 milliliters/bottle

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