Rapazin CR Tablets (Levodropropizine)

Adult dose

Adults: Take 1 tablet per dose (equivalent to 90mg of levodropropizine) orally twice daily. This is an extended-release formulation; swallow it whole without splitting or crushing.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. Patients who have an allergy to this medication or its components should not take it. It is also not recommended for patients with increased bronchial mucus secretion or impaired mucociliary function, such as those with Kartagener syndrome or ciliopathy. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should not take this medication. Additionally, patients with severely impaired liver function should not use this medication. This medication contains lactose, so patients with a hereditary condition that affects the digestion of lactose should avoid it. There are patients who should use this medication with caution. Patients with severely impaired cardiac function or renal function, the elderly, and children should use it cautiously under the guidance of a physician. Possible side effects of this medication include gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, dyspepsia, and constipation, which have been reported infrequently. Central nervous system effects such as drowsiness and headaches may occur frequently, and dizziness may occasionally be experienced. Ear-related symptoms may rarely include positional vertigo, and eyelid swelling has also been reported. Laboratory results may frequently show an increase in white blood cells in the urine, and hepatic enzyme levels may occasionally rise. In some patients, cardiovascular abnormalities such as allergic reactions or palpitations have been reported very rarely. Because this is an extended-release formulation, it may be difficult for children to divide or chew, so it is preferable to use another formulation. Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery, as this medication may affect the central nervous system and cause drowsiness, particularly when taken with alcohol. When taken with sedatives, side effects may emerge in sensitive patients, so caution is warranted. Finally, this medication should be stored in a safe place out of the reach of children, and transferring it to another container may compromise its quality, so care should be taken.

• nausea
• dyspepsia
• constipation
• drowsiness
• headache
• dizziness
• positional vertigo
• eyelid swelling
• increased white blood cells in urine
• elevated ALT

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is also best to avoid extremely hot or cold places and to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Biconvex oval extended-release tablet with a white to pale yellow upper part and a white lower part.

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle