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Theobro Capsule 300 mg (Theobromine)

Prescription medicationHard capsuleOralApproval withdrawn
Ingredient · strength
Theobromine›300mg / 1 capsule
Manufacturer / importer
Poonglim Pharm Co., Ltd.
Appearance
A hard capsule filled with white powder, with a yellow upper part and a white lower part.
Packaging
30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle
Approval status
Approval withdrawn

MFDS item code 201707448 · Approved 2017.10.17

This product's status changed to Approval withdrawn on 2025.02.28. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Relief of cough due to acute and chronic bronchitis and postnasal drip (such as from rhinitis or sinusitis)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Take 1 capsule orally twice daily

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Poonglim Pharm Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of cough due to acute and chronic bronchitis and postnasal drip (such as from rhinitis or sinusitis)

  • Cough
  • rhinitis
  • sinusitis
  • nasopharyngitis
  • postnasal drip
  • acute bronchitis
  • chronic bronchitis
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This medication is used to relieve cough caused by rhinitis, sinusitis, nasopharyngitis, and acute/chronic bronchitis.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Take 1 capsule orally twice daily

Precautions

This drug should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to xanthine drugs or a history of severe adverse reactions. It should be used with caution in patients with peptic ulcer, convulsions, severe lung disease, liver disorders, nephritis, heart failure, alcohol dependence, hypoxemia, hypertension, cardiomyopathy, arrhythmia, myocardial infarction, and hypotension. Headache, dizziness, and nausea are common side effects, and various adverse reactions such as itching, rash, drowsiness, and indigestion have been reported. Particular caution is needed for the elderly, as the incidence of side effects may be higher. In cases of viral infection, liver and kidney dysfunction, in the elderly, and in patients with heart failure, the elimination rate of this drug may be slowed. Care should be taken when taken with other xanthine drugs like caffeine, aminophylline, theophylline, stimulants, or sympathomimetics due to potential interactions. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should only take it when necessary as determined by the physician, and safety and efficacy have not been sufficiently confirmed for children under 18 or the elderly over 70. In case of overdose, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, headache, insomnia, convulsions, and arrhythmia may occur, and immediate medical attention is required. Keep out of reach of children, and be careful not to transfer the medication to another container, as this may result in accidents and quality deterioration.

Side effects

headache

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This drug may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is best to maintain the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A hard capsule filled with white powder, with a yellow upper part and a white lower part.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle

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