Dropropizine Explained

Dropropizine (or dipropizine) is a cough suppressant^[1] that is sold in Germany, Central America, South America, and some African countries such as Congo. It is sold as suppositories, tablets, and syrup. It is used to stop a cough caused by allergies or a cold.^[2]

Side effects

Adverse effects include drowsiness, nausea, heartburn, and respiratory depression.

See also

• Levodropropizine

Notes and References

1. De Blasio F, Dicpinigaitis PV, Rubin BK, De Danieli G, Lanata L, Zanasi A . An observational study on cough in children: epidemiology, impact on quality of sleep and treatment outcome . Cough . 8 . 1 . 1 . January 2012 . 22269875 . 3274450 . 10.1186/1745-9974-8-1 . free .
2. Book: 0-8103-7177-4 . Drugs Available Abroad, 1st Edition . 71 . 1991 . Schlesser JL . Derwent Publications Ltd..