Medication info

Theocapsule (Theobromine)

Prescription medicationApproval withdrawn
Ingredient · strength
Theobromine›Strength being verified
Manufacturer / importer
Daehwa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
A hard capsule with a dark 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Approval withdrawn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 201800930 · Approved 2018.02.26

This product's status changed to Approval withdrawn on 2023.06.08. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Relief of cough caused by bronchitis and postnasal drip (due to rhinitis, sinusitis, etc.)
Who uses it
Adults
Adult dosage
Adults: Administer 1 capsule orally twice daily.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Daehwa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of cough caused by bronchitis and postnasal drip (due to rhinitis, sinusitis, etc.)

  • 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, postnasal drip symptoms due to nasopharyngitis, and acute or chronic bronchitis.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

Adults: Administer 1 capsule orally twice daily.

Precautions

This drug should not be used by patients who are allergic to xanthine drugs or have experienced severe side effects in the past. Caution should be exercised when used in patients with certain conditions such as peptic ulcer, seizures, serious lung disease, liver impairment, nephritis, heart problems, alcohol addiction, hypoxemia, and hypertension. Common side effects may include headache, dizziness, and nausea when taking this drug, and side effects such as itching, rash, drowsiness, and indigestion may also occur. Particularly, elderly individuals may have a higher incidence of side effects, so caution is necessary. In patients with viral infections, reduced liver or kidney function, elderly individuals, and heart failure patients, this drug may be excreted slowly from the body. Caution should be exercised when taken together with caffeine or other xanthine drugs, central nervous system stimulants, and sympathomimetic agents, as interactions may occur. Pregnant or nursing women should take this medication only under the judgement of a doctor when necessary, and safety and efficacy have not been adequately confirmed for children under 18 years and elderly individuals over 70 years. In case of overdose, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, headache, anxiety, seizures, and arrhythmia may occur, and immediate treatment at a hospital is required. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and transferring it to other containers is not recommended for quality and safety maintenance.

Side effects

  • Headache
  • dizziness
  • nausea
  • itching
  • rash
  • drowsiness
  • muscle pain
  • insomnia
  • abdominal bloating
  • loss of appetite
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  • constipation
  • diarrhea
  • dry mouth
  • difficulty swallowing
  • 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
  • shortness of breath
  • bitter taste
  • urticaria
  • anxiety
  • agitation
  • convulsions
  • tachycardia
  • ventricular arrhythmia
  • rhabdomyolysis
  • acid/base imbalance

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 advisable to maintain storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the effect of the medication for a longer period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A hard capsule with a dark 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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