Theocapsule (Theobromine)

Adult dosage

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

This drug should not be used in patients with allergic reactions to xanthine medications or those who have experienced severe side effects. It should be administered with caution to patients with peptic ulcers, convulsion symptoms, acute lung disease, liver or kidney dysfunction, heart failure, alcohol dependence, hypoxemia, hypertension, cardiomyopathy, arrhythmias, myocardial infarction, and hypotension. While taking this drug, symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, nausea may commonly occur, and hypersensitivity reactions such as itching or rash may develop. Side effects may include drowsiness, myalgia, insomnia, indigestion, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and abnormal liver function, so it is advisable to consult a doctor if symptoms are severe. Elderly patients or those with impaired liver or kidney function or heart failure may experience slower metabolic processing of this drug, thus caution is needed. Interactions may occur when taken with caffeine, other xanthine medications, central nervous system stimulants, sympathomimetics, certain antibiotics, and other drugs, so it is important to inform healthcare providers and exercise caution. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should only use it based on a doctor’s decision, and it should only be used during breastfeeding when the benefits outweigh the risks. In children and adolescents under 18 years of age and elderly individuals over 70, safety and efficacy have not been sufficiently established, so caution is warranted. In case of overdose, symptoms such as vomiting, headache, anxiety, convulsions, and heart abnormalities may occur, and immediate medical attention should be sought for appropriate treatment. This drug should be kept out of reach of children, and it is important to avoid changing the container to maintain the quality of the medication.

• Headache
• dizziness
• nausea
• itching
• rash
• drowsiness
• muscle pain
• insomnia
• abdominal bloating
• loss of appetite

This medication must be stored in a tightly closed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is recommended to store it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Doing so helps maintain the drug’s efficacy.

Appearance

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

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle