Levodropropizine & chlorpheniramine maleate syrup

An indication is a term used for the list of condition or symptom or illness for which the medicine is prescribed or used by the patient. For example, acetaminophen or paracetamol is used for fever by the patient, or the doctor prescribes it for a headache or body pains. Now fever, headache and body pains are the indications of paracetamol. A patient should be aware of the indications of medications used for common conditions because they can be taken over the counter in the pharmacy meaning without prescription by the Physician. Oral Cough suppression Adult: 60 mg tid for not >7 days. Child: >2 yr: 1 mg/kg tid; >12 yr: 60 mg tid. Treatment duration: Not >7 days. There are specific as well as general uses of a drug or medicine. A medicine can be used to prevent a disease, treat a disease over a period or cure a disease. It can also be used to treat the particular symptom of the disease. The drug use depends on the form the patient takes it. It may be more useful in injection form or sometimes in tablet form. The drug can be used for a single troubling symptom or a life-threatening condition. While some medications can be stopped after few days, some drugs need to be continued for prolonged period to get the benefit from it. Levodropropizine is used for the treatment of non-productive cough. Increased risk of extrapyramidal effects with metoclopramide, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors. Additive hypotensive effects with antihypertensive agents, trazodone. Additive sedative ef...

• You have been prescribed Levodropropizine for the symptomatic relief of dry cough. • It is usually taken for a short time, until the symptoms clear up. • Measure the syrup with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. • Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication. • It should not be administered to patients with chronic cough or where cough is accompanied by excessive secretions. • Inform your doctor if your cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.

LEVODROPROPIZINE belongs to theclass of medication called ‘ cough suppressants’ primarily used to treat dry cough. Coughing (dry or productive) is a body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. There are two types of coughs, namely: Dry cough and chesty cough. A dry cough is tickly and doesn't produce any vicious or thick mucus, while a chesty cough (wet cough) means mucous or sputum is produced to clear your airways. LEVODROPROPIZINE consists of Levodropropizine (cough suppressant) as its active ingredient which belongs to the cough suppressants class that works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain. Take LEVODROPROPIZINE on an empty stomach as advised by your doctor with a measuring cup. Your doctor will recommend how often you take LEVODROPROPIZINE based on your medical condition. Some people may experience dry mouth, drowsiness, vomiting, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, or tiredness. Most of these side effects of LEVODROPROPIZINE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. If you are allergic to LEVODROPROPIZINE or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using LEVODROPROPIZINE. LEVODROPROPIZINE is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. If you have high blood pressu...

Adult: 60 mg up to tid at intervals of at least 6 hours. Dosage recommendations may vary among countries or individual products (refer to specific product guidelines). Child: 2-12 years 1 mg/kg/dose up to tid at intervals of at least 6 hours. Max: 3 mg/kg daily. >12 years Same as adult dose. Dosage recommendations may vary among countries or individual products (refer to specific product guidelines). Description: Levodropropizine, the (-)- (S)-isomer of dropropizine, is a cough suppressant with peripheral action. It decreases the excitability of tracheobronchial receptors thus suppressing the cough reflex. Pharmacokinetics: Absorption: Rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Bioavailability: >75%. Time to peak plasma concentration: 0.75 hours (range: 0.25-2 hours). Distribution: Plasma protein binding: 11-14%. Excretion: Via urine (35% as unchanged drug and metabolites). Elimination half-life: 2.3 ± 0.5 hours. Anon. Levodropropizine. Lexicomp Online. Hudson, Ohio. Wolters Kluwer Clinical Drug Information, Inc. https://online.lexi.com. Accessed 07/06/2021. Buckingham R (ed). Dropropizine. Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference [online]. London. Pharmaceutical Press. https://www.medicinescomplete.com. Accessed 07/06/2021. Levopront 30 mg/5 mL Syrup (Metro Pharma Philippines, Inc.). MIMS Philippines. http://www.mims.com/philippines. Accessed 07/06/2021. Levosif Syrup (PT Ferron Par Pharmaceuticals). MIMS Indonesia. http://www.mims.com/indonesia. Accessed 07/06/2021...