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Samsung Theobromine Capsule 300mg

Prescription medicationHard capsuleOralApproval withdrawn
Ingredient · strength
Theobromine›300mg / 1 capsule
Manufacturer / importer
Samsung 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Approval withdrawn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 201802196 · Notified 2018.05.28

This product's status changed to Approval withdrawn on 2025.02.11. 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 and postnasal drip (due to rhinitis, sinusitis, etc.)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer 1 capsule per dose orally twice daily.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Samsung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

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

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

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 1 capsule per dose orally twice daily.

Precautions

This medication should not be administered to patients who are hypersensitive to xanthine drugs or have previously experienced severe side effects from similar medications. Patients with specific conditions such as peptic ulcer, seizures, severe lung disease, liver dysfunction, kidney disease, heart failure, alcohol dependence, hypoxia, hypertension, and heart disease should use this medication cautiously. Common side effects such as headache, dizziness, nausea may occur, and various adverse reactions including itching, rash, drowsiness, digestive disorders, and elevated liver enzymes have been reported. Caution is particularly necessary for elderly patients, as the incidence of side effects may be higher. Patients with viral infections or impaired liver and kidney function, elderly patients, and those with heart failure may experience slower excretion of the medication from the body. Care should be taken when taken with caffeine or other xanthine drugs, central nervous system stimulants, and sympathomimetics, as interactions may occur. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should only take it when deemed necessary by a physician, and the safety and efficacy for children under 18 and elderly patients over 70 have not been sufficiently confirmed. In cases of overdose, serious symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, headache, insomnia, and cardiac arrhythmias may occur, so immediate medical attention should be sought for appropriate treatment. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container may pose a risk of accidents and degrade quality, so caution is advised.

Side effects

headache

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

Storage

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is also advisable to avoid very hot or very cold places and to store it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

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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