Medication info

Nexcope Capsule (Theobromine)

Prescription medicationHard capsuleOralApproval withdrawn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Approval withdrawn

MFDS item code 201708572 · Approved 2017.12.26

This product's status changed to Approval withdrawn on 2025.03.07. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Relief of cough due to bronchitis (acute or chronic) and postnasal drip (due to rhinitis, sinusitis, etc.)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Take 1 capsule per dose, twice daily by mouth

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Nexfarm Korea Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of cough due to bronchitis (acute or chronic) and postnasal drip (due to rhinitis, sinusitis, etc.)

  • Cough
  • post-nasal drip
  • acute bronchitis
  • chronic bronchitis
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This medication is used to relieve cough caused by post-nasal drip from rhinitis, sinusitis or nasopharyngitis, and acute or chronic bronchitis.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Take 1 capsule per dose, twice daily by mouth

Precautions

This medication should not be used in individuals with hypersensitivity to xanthine drugs or a history of severe adverse effects. It should be used cautiously in patients with peptic ulcers, seizures, acute infectious lung diseases, tuberculosis, liver dysfunction, acute nephritis, congestive heart failure, alcohol dependency, hypoxemia, hypertension, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, tachyarrhythmia, myocardial infarction, and hypotension. While using this medication, symptoms such as headache, dizziness, nausea, and other side effects like itching, rash, drowsiness, muscle pain, insomnia, abdominal distension, loss of appetite, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, dysphagia, heartburn, vomiting, abdominal pain, indigestion, hyperuricemia, abnormal liver function, edema, palpitations, pharyngitis, fever, sweating, fatigue, chills, tinnitus, and bitter taste may occur. Particularly in the elderly, the incidence of side effects may be higher, so caution is needed. In patients with viral infections or liver/kidney dysfunction, and heart failure, the excretion rate of this medication may be slower. When taken with caffeine or other xanthine drugs, central nervous system stimulants, sympathomimetics, certain antibiotics, steroids, diuretics, etc., interactions may occur, so it is necessary to consult an expert. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should use this medication cautiously based on a doctor's judgment, and its safety has not been established in children and adolescents under 18 years or the elderly over 70 years. In case of overdose, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, headache, insomnia, seizures, and cardiac arrhythmias may appear, so immediate medical treatment is required. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container.

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
  • elevated ALT
  • elevated AST
  • edema
  • facial edema
  • palpitations
  • pharyngitis
  • fever
  • sweating
  • fatigue
  • chills
  • chest pain
  • hemoptysis
  • sore throat
  • upper abdominal discomfort
  • tinnitus
  • dyspnea
  • bitter taste
  • urticaria
  • anxiety
  • agitation
  • convulsions
  • tachycardia
  • ventricular arrhythmia
  • rhabdomyolysis
  • acid/base disturbance

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is recommended to store it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

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

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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