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Brosta Capsule 300 mg (Theobromine)

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

MFDS item code 201803407 · Notified 2018.08.21

This product's status changed to Company closed on 2024.02.19. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

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

Ingredients

Manufacturer
IQURE Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

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

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

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Take 1 capsule orally twice daily.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients who are hypersensitive to xanthine drugs or have experienced severe side effects in the past. It must be used with caution in patients with peptic ulcers, convulsion symptoms, acute infectious pulmonary disease, tuberculosis, liver dysfunction, acute nephritis, congestive heart failure, alcohol dependency, hypoxemia, hypertension, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, tachyarrhythmia, myocardial infarction, and hypotension. Side effects such as headache, dizziness, nausea, and itching, rash, drowsiness, myalgia, insomnia, abdominal bloating, anorexia, constipation, diarrhea, thirst, dysphagia, heartburn, vomiting, abdominal pain, gastric pain, indigestion, hyperuricemia, liver dysfunction, edema, palpitations, pharyngitis, fever, sweating may occur. In particular, elderly patients may have a somewhat higher incidence of side effects, so caution is required. In cases of viral infections, liver and kidney dysfunction, elderly individuals, and heart failure patients, the rate of elimination of this medication from the body may be slowed. Interactions may occur when this medication is taken together with caffeinated beverages, other xanthine drugs, central nervous system stimulants, sympathomimetics, certain antibiotics, and other medications, so caution is necessary when taken simultaneously. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should be administered cautiously under medical judgment, and nursing mothers should use it only when the benefits of treatment outweigh the risks. It is advisable not to use this medication in children and adolescents under 18 years old as safety and efficacy have not been established. Caution is also required for elderly individuals over 70 years old, as safety and efficacy have not been fully proven. In the event of overdose, various symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, headache, insomnia, anxiety, convulsions, and arrhythmias may appear, and immediate emergency treatment should be sought; gastric lavage and blood dialysis may be necessary if required. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children, and transferring it to another container may lead to a risk of accidents and quality deterioration, so it is best to store it in the original container.

Side effects

  • Headache
  • dizziness
  • nausea
  • itching
  • rash
  • drowsiness
  • muscle pain
  • insomnia
  • abdominal bloating
  • loss of appetite
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  • constipation
  • diarrhea
  • dry mouth
  • dysphagia
  • heartburn
  • vomiting
  • abdominal pain
  • stomach pain
  • indigestion
  • hyperuricemia
  • elevated ALT
  • elevated AST
  • edema
  • facial swelling
  • palpitations
  • pharyngitis
  • fever
  • sweating
  • fatigue
  • chills
  • chest pain
  • hemoptysis
  • sore throat
  • discomfort in the upper abdomen
  • tinnitus
  • dyspnea
  • gastritis
  • gastrointestinal tuberculosis
  • arrhythmia
  • bitter taste
  • urticaria
  • anxiety
  • agitation
  • convulsions
  • tachycardia
  • ventricular arrhythmias
  • rhabdomyolysis
  • acid/base disorders

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

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature to preserve the medication's effectiveness for a longer time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

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

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle

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