Tussilev: Dosages and Ingredients | Full Prescribing Info

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Full Prescribing Info

Contents

Levodropropizine.

Description

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 teaspoons/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.

Special Precautions

Care should be taken for patients with serious renal insufficiency.
Notice to diabetics: 10 mL of levodropropizine contains 3.5 g sucrose (equal to 0.3 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 the physician or the pharmacist in the event other side effects appear.

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Drug Interactions

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 one (1) month of opening.

MIMS Class

Cough & Cold Preparations

ATC Classification

R05DB27 - levodropropizine ; Belongs to the class of other cough suppressants.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Tussilev syr 30 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

120 mL x 1's (P733/box);60 mL x 1's (P430/box)

Tussilev

levodropropizine

Manufacturer:

Lloyd

Distributor:

Vamsler