Almost colorless, clear orange-flavored syrup.
Each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) contains: Levodropropizine 30 mg.
Indications/Uses
For the symptomatic relief of cough.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adults and children over 12 years of age: Two teaspoonfuls/10 mL (equivalent to 60 mg of levodropropizine) up to 3x daily at intervals of at least 6 hours.
Children over 2 years of age: The pediatric dose is 1 mg/kg 3x daily, for a total of daily dose of 3 mg/kg at intervals of at least 6 hours.
For convenience, the following approximate dosages can be used: 10-20 kg body weight: 3 mL up to 3x daily.
20-30 kg body weight: 5 mL up to 3x daily.
The preparation is administered orally.
The medication should be taken between meals, since the effect of concomitant food consumption has not yet been determined.
Contraindications
Excessive mucus discharge and limited mucociliary function. Severe liver impairment.
Special Precautions
Care should be taken for patients with serious renal insufficiency. Notice to diabetics: 10 mL of levodropropizine contains 2 g sucrose (equal to 0.2 bread units).
The safety and efficacy of levodropropizine in children less than 24 month has not yet been established.
Drivers of vehicles and machine operators are warned of the possibility of drowsiness with the use of this drug.
Adverse Reactions
The following side effects sometimes occur: Gastrointestinal tract: Nausea, Vomiting, Heartburn, Abdominal discomfort, Diarrhea. Central nervous system: Exhaustion, faintness; Somnolence, clouding of consciousness (stupor); Numbness, Dizziness, Headache. Cardiovascular system: Palpitations.
Hypersensitivity reactions may occur in predisposed patients because levodropropizine contains parabens.
Allergic skin reactions were observed in very rare cases.
Consult a physician or the pharmacist in the event other side effects appear.
No interactions with benzodiazepines were observed during clinical trials, however, care should be taken when sedative drugs are simultaneously administered to particularly sensitive individuals.
Storage
Store at temperatures not exceeding 30°C.
Discard the product after 1 month of opening.
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