Medication info

Tenikof Capsule 300mg (Theobromine)

Prescription medicationHard capsuleOralExpired
Ingredient · strength
Theobromine›300mg / 1 capsule
Manufacturer / importer
Korea Prime Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
A hard capsule with the upper part in light yellow and the lower part in white, filled with white powder.
Packaging
30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 201901370 · Notified 2019.03.07

This product's status changed to Expired on 2024.03.07. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

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

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Korea Prime Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

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

  • Cough
  • post-nasal drip
  • acute bronchitis
  • chronic bronchitis
View approved original text

This medication is used to relieve cough associated with rhinitis, sinusitis, or pharyngitis causing post-nasal drip, as well as acute and chronic bronchitis.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Take 1 capsule per dose orally twice daily

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to xanthine drugs or those who have previously experienced severe adverse effects. It should be used cautiously in patients with peptic ulcers, convulsions, acute infectious lung diseases, tuberculosis, liver dysfunction, acute nephritis, congestive heart failure, alcohol dependence, hypoxemia, hypertension, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, tachyarrhythmias, myocardial infarction, and hypotension. Use of this medication may frequently result in symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, nausea, and various side effects including itching, rash, drowsiness, muscle pain, insomnia, abdominal distension, loss of appetite, constipation, diarrhea, thirst, dysphagia, heartburn, vomiting, abdominal pain, gastric pain, and dyspepsia. Symptoms such as hyperuricemia, liver function abnormalities, edema, facial swelling, palpitations, pharyngitis, fever, and sweating have also been reported. Particularly in the elderly, the incidence of side effects may be higher, so caution is needed. In patients with viral infections or liver or kidney dysfunction, elderly patients, and those with heart failure, the excretion of this medication from the body may be delayed, requiring careful attention. Interactions may occur if taken with caffeine or other xanthine drugs, central nervous system stimulants, or sympathomimetics; therefore, consultation with a physician or pharmacist is necessary. Safety in pregnant or nursing mothers has not been established, so it should be administered cautiously at the discretion of a physician. Safety and efficacy in children and adolescents under 18 years of age and elderly patients over 70 years of age have not been sufficiently confirmed. In case of overdose, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, headache, insomnia, anxiety, convulsions, and arrhythmias may occur, and immediate medical treatment should be sought. Finally, this medication should be stored out of reach of children and not transferred to another container, as this helps maintain quality.

Side effects

  • headache
  • dizziness
  • nausea
  • itching
  • rash
  • drowsiness
  • muscle pain
  • insomnia
  • abdominal bloating
  • loss of appetite
Show 38 more
  • constipation
  • diarrhea
  • dry mouth
  • difficulty swallowing
  • heartburn
  • vomiting
  • abdominal pain
  • gastric pain
  • dyspepsia
  • hyperuricemia
  • ALT elevation
  • AST elevation
  • edema
  • facial swelling
  • palpitations
  • pharyngitis
  • fever
  • sweating
  • fatigue
  • chills
  • chest discomfort
  • hemoptysis
  • sore throat
  • upper abdominal discomfort
  • tinnitus
  • shortness of breath
  • gastritis
  • gastrointestinal tuberculosis
  • arrhythmia
  • bitter taste
  • hives
  • anxiety
  • excitement
  • convulsions
  • tachycardia
  • ventricular arrhythmia
  • rhabdomyolysis
  • acid/base disorder

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A hard capsule with the upper part in light yellow and the lower part in white, filled with white powder.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle

Same-ingredient medicines

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

Even with the same ingredient, the dose and directions can differ by strength and dosage form. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before switching from a medication you are already taking.

Questions about this medicine

No questions yet.

For anything that needs medical judgment, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Related searches

Search tags

Suggested searches

This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.