Medication info

Genewon Theobromine Capsule 300mg (Theobromine)

Prescription medicationOralApproval withdrawn
Ingredient · strength
Theobromine›300mg / 1 capsule
Manufacturer / importer
Genewon Science Co., Ltd.
Appearance
A hard capsule with the upper part in yellow-brown filled with white powder and the lower part in white.
Packaging
30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle
Approval status
Approval withdrawn

MFDS item code 201708045 · Approved 2017.11.23

This product's status changed to Approval withdrawn on 2025.04.01. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Relief of cough caused by acute or chronic bronchitis or postnasal drip (rhinitis, sinusitis, etc.)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer 1 capsule orally twice daily.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Genewon Science Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of cough caused by acute or chronic bronchitis or postnasal drip (rhinitis, sinusitis, etc.)

  • Cough
  • rhinitis
  • sinusitis
  • post-nasal drip due to pharyngitis
  • acute bronchitis
  • chronic bronchitis
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This medicine is used to relieve cough due to symptoms of post-nasal drip from rhinitis, sinusitis, or pharyngitis and due to acute and chronic bronchitis.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 1 capsule orally twice daily.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to xanthine drugs or those who have previously experienced serious side effects. It should be used with caution in patients with peptic ulcer, convulsions, severe lung disease, liver dysfunction, acute nephritis, congestive heart failure, alcoholism, hypoxemia, hypertension, cardiomyopathy, arrhythmias, myocardial infarction, and hypotension. Side effects such as headache, dizziness, nausea, and itching may occur frequently, and reports include rash, drowsiness, muscle pain, insomnia, abdominal bloating, loss of appetite, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, vomiting, abdominal pain, hyperuricemia, liver function abnormalities, etc. Care should be taken in elderly patients as the incidence of side effects may be somewhat higher. In patients with viral infections or liver and kidney dysfunction, elderly people, and heart failure patients, the elimination of this medication from the body may be slowed, so caution should be taken in dosing. Interactions may occur if taken with caffeine or other xanthine drugs, central nervous system stimulants, sympathomimetics, certain antibiotics, beta blockers, steroids, diuretics, etc., so consult a doctor or pharmacist. Pregnant women or women who may become pregnant should use it only when necessary under medical judgment, and nursing mothers should administer it only when the benefits of treatment outweigh the risks. The safety and efficacy in children or adolescents under 18 years have not been sufficiently established. There is also insufficient evidence of safety and efficacy in those aged over 70, thus caution is required. In case of overdose, symptoms such as vomiting, headache, insomnia, convulsions, and arrhythmias may occur, and immediate emergency treatment should be sought, including gastric lavage, ECG monitoring, and maintaining fluid balance if necessary. This medication must be kept out of reach of children and not transferred to another container; care should be taken to maintain quality during storage.

Side effects

  • Headache
  • dizziness
  • nausea
  • itching
  • rash
  • drowsiness
  • myalgia
  • insomnia
  • abdominal distension
  • loss of appetite
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  • constipation
  • diarrhea
  • dry mouth
  • dysphagia
  • heartburn
  • vomiting
  • abdominal pain
  • gastric pain
  • indigestion
  • hyperuricemia
  • ALT elevation
  • AST elevation
  • edema
  • facial swelling
  • palpitations
  • pharyngitis
  • fever
  • sweating
  • fatigue
  • chills
  • chest pain
  • hemoptysis
  • sore throat
  • upper abdominal discomfort
  • tinnitus
  • dyspnea
  • urticaria
  • anxiety
  • excitement
  • convulsions
  • tachycardia
  • ventricular arrhythmia
  • rhabdomyolysis
  • acid/base disorders

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

Storage

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A hard capsule with the upper part in yellow-brown filled with white powder and the lower part in white.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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