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Levotec Tablet (Levodropropizine)

Levotec Tablet (Levodropropizine)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Levodropropizine›60mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Sears Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White round tablet
Packaging
Bottle - 30 tablets/bottle, Bottle - 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201901878 · Notified 2019.03.28 · Insurance code 689000550

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, with at least 6 hours between doses. The dose may be adjusted according to symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Sears 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 caused by acute and chronic bronchitis.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer levodropropizine 60 mg orally 3 times daily, with at least 6 hours between doses. The dose may be adjusted according to symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in certain patients. People who are allergic to this drug or its components should not take it. Patients with excessive mucus production in the bronchial passages should also not take this medication. This medication is not suitable for patients with a hereditary condition known as ciliary dysfunction. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should not take this medication. Patients with severe liver dysfunction should also avoid this medication. Furthermore, this medication contains lactose, so individuals with lactose intolerance or specific genetic metabolic disorders should not take it. Patients with severe heart failure or significant kidney dysfunction should use this medication cautiously. Elderly patients and infants under the age of 2 must also be careful when taking this medication. This medication may cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, dyspepsia, diarrhea, and vomiting. Central nervous system effects may include fatigue, lethargy, coma, headache, and dizziness. There have also been reports of symptoms such as rapid heartbeat. Very rarely, skin allergic reactions may occur. Additionally, severe allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis may occur as an abnormal immune response. This medication can rarely cause a state of stupor, which may impair consciousness, so care should be taken when driving or operating machinery. This effect may be enhanced when taken with alcohol. When taken with sedatives, sensitive patients may experience increased side effects, so caution is advised. Women who are pregnant or nursing should not take this medication. This medication should be stored in a safe place out of reach of children, and it is recommended to keep it in its original container as quality may deteriorate if transferred to another container.

Side effects

  • Nausea
  • carbon dioxide poisoning
  • dyspepsia
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • fatigue
  • functional impairment
  • 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 can be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. The recommended storage temperature is between 1 degree Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

Bottle - 30 tablets/bottle, 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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