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Levoprint
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Levoprot is an antitussive drug.
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Indications Levoprom
It is used for the treatment of symptoms of non-productive dry cough that occurs with various diseases:
- laryngitis, asthma, or pharyngitis;
- bronchopneumonia, pulmonary emphysema or chronic obstructive bronchitis;
- influenza, tracheobronchitis or tracheitis of an acute nature;
- diseases affecting respiratory ducts, and having an infectious-inflammatory or allergic origin.
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Release form
Release of the medicine is made in the form of a syrup, in glass bottles, having a capacity of 60 or 120 ml. Inside the box there is one such bottle, to which a measuring cup is attached.
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Pharmacodynamics
Dosing and administration
Take the syrup is necessary orally - for adolescents over 12 years of age and adults, the dosage is 60 mg, with a 3-fold use per day (intervals between doses - 6 hours).
Children under the age of 12 should drink syrup 3 times a day in a dose of 1 mg / kg.
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Use Levoprom during pregnancy
Do not use the drug with lactation or pregnancy.
Contraindications
The main contraindications:
- increased sputum excretion;
- weakening of mucociliary activity;
- problems in the work of the liver, which have a pronounced character;
- the presence of intolerance against levorropropyzin.
Caution is required when using in people with insufficient renal activity to a severe degree. In addition, the medicine is prescribed with caution and diabetics, because the syrup contains 3.5 g of sucrose.
Side effects Levoprom
The intake of syrup can lead to the development of some side effects:
- disorders affecting the digestive function: vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, nausea and heartburn;
- problems in the work of the peripheral system and the central nervous system: fainting, headaches, fatigue or drowsiness, dizziness, paresthesia and blurred vision;
- manifestations of the epidermis: itching or rashes;
- disorders of SSS: development of tachycardia.
Interactions with other drugs
Combined use of Levoprot with drugs that have a sedative effect can lead to a potentiation of the inhibitory effect on the CNS.
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Storage conditions
Levoprotte should be stored in a place that is closed from penetration of children. Temperature values are standard for medication maintenance.
Shelf life
Levoprot may be used within 24 months of the manufacture of the therapeutic drug.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Levoprint" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.