Medication info

Rainbow CR Tablet (Levodropropizine)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Levodropropizine›45mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Samik Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Biconvex sustained-release tablet, composed of a white to light yellow upper layer and a white lower layer.
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202104976 · Approved 2021.06.30

Summary

Main use
Relief of cough associated with acute and chronic bronchitis
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Take 1 tablet per dose (equivalent to 90mg of levodropropizine) orally 2 times daily. This medicine is an extended-release formulation; swallow it whole without splitting or crushing it.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Samik 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: Take 1 tablet per dose (equivalent to 90mg of levodropropizine) orally 2 times daily. This medicine is an extended-release formulation; swallow it whole without splitting or crushing it.

Precautions

This medicine should not be used by certain patients. For example, those with allergies to this medicine or its ingredients, those with excessive bronchial mucus secretion, and those with ciliary dysfunction should not take this medicine. In addition, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant and those who are nursing should not use this medicine. Patients with severe liver disease should also avoid this medicine. This medicine contains lactose, so those with lactose intolerance or related genetic disorders should avoid it. There are also cases where this medication should be used with caution. Persons with severe heart failure or severe kidney function decline, elderly patients, and children should take care when using this medication. There may be side effects when taking this medicine. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, dyspepsia, and constipation may rarely occur, while central nervous system effects such as drowsiness, headache, and dizziness may occur frequently or rarely. Symptoms such as dizziness in the ears or eyelid swelling have also been reported. Blood tests may show increased leukocytes in the urine or elevated liver function values. Care should be taken when driving or operating machinery, as this medicine can cause drowsiness, especially if taken with alcohol, which may exacerbate drowsiness. This is a sustained-release dosage form, and it is advisable to use a different formulation that can be divided for children. Care is needed when taken with sedatives, as excessive sedation effects may occur. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medicine. When storing, keep it in a safe place out of reach of children, and avoid transferring the medicine to another container, as it can lead to a decrease in quality or cause accidents.

Side effects

  • Nausea
  • dyspepsia
  • constipation
  • drowsiness
  • headache
  • dizziness
  • postural vertigo
  • eyelid swelling
  • increased urinary leukocytes
  • elevated ALT
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  • elevated AST
  • positive Helicobacter pylori
  • carbonic acidemia
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • fatigue
  • functional impairment
  • coma
  • stupor
  • palpitations
  • allergic reactions
  • anaphylactic reactions
  • hypersensitivity

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

Storage

This medicine should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. Additionally, it is important to maintain a room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius when storing the medicine. Proper storage will ensure the safety of the medicine's efficacy.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Biconvex sustained-release tablet, composed of a white to light yellow upper layer and a white lower layer.

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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