Cough drug combo under microscope: will they mix safely?

NCT ID NCT07017335

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed Phase 1 trial looked at how two drugs—levocloperastine (a cough suppressant) and Pelargonium sidoides extract (a herbal remedy often used for colds)—affect each other when taken together. Twenty-four healthy adults took each drug alone and then together, and researchers measured drug levels in their blood. The goal was to see if combining them changes how the body processes either drug, which is important for future combination treatments.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Levocloperastine and Pelargonium sidoides extract

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could show that these two drugs can be safely combined, potentially leading to a more effective cough or cold treatment.

What could go wrong

This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 24 healthy volunteers, not patients. It only checks how the drugs interact in the body, not whether they work for any illness. Results may not apply to sick people.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • H+ Yangji Hospital

    Seoul, Seoul, 08799, South Korea