Medication info

Theon Capsule 300 mg (Theobromine)

Prescription medicationHard capsuleOralExpired
Ingredient · strength
Theobromine›300mg / 1 capsule
Manufacturer / importer
Bionex Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Hard capsule filled with white powder, upper part yellowish-orange, lower part white
Packaging
30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 201903350 · Notified 2019.05.23 · Insurance code 643105080

This product's status changed to Expired on 2024.05.23. 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 or postnasal drip (due to rhinitis, sinusitis, etc.)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Take 1 capsule per dose orally twice daily

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Bionex Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of cough caused by acute and chronic bronchitis or 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 cough caused by rhinitis, sinusitis or pharyngitis resulting in postnasal drip and acute or 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 derivatives or with a history of severe adverse reactions. Caution should be exercised in patients with certain conditions such as peptic ulcer, convulsions, severe lung disease, liver dysfunction, acute nephritis, congestive heart failure, alcoholism, hypoxemia, hypertension, and heart disease. Common side effects may include headaches, dizziness, nausea, and various symptoms such as itching, rash, drowsiness, dyspepsia, liver function abnormalities may also occur. Elderly patients may have a higher incidence of side effects, so caution is needed. This medication may be excreted slowly in patients with impaired liver or kidney function and heart failure, requiring dosage adjustments. Interactions may occur when taken together with caffeine or certain central nervous system stimulants, heart and respiratory drugs, so caution is advised. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should use this medication carefully under a doctor's judgment, and its safety and efficacy have not been fully established for children under 18 or seniors over 70. In the event of overdose, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, headache, convulsions, and arrhythmias may occur, requiring immediate emergency care, and gastric lavage and blood purification may be necessary if needed. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers, as it can adversely affect quality.

Side effects

  • headache
  • dizziness
  • nausea
  • itching
  • rash
  • drowsiness
  • muscle pain
  • insomnia
  • abdominal distension
  • loss of appetite
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  • constipation
  • diarrhea
  • dry mouth
  • dysphagia
  • heartburn
  • vomiting
  • stomach pain
  • gastric pain
  • indigestion
  • hyperuricemia
  • elevated ALT
  • elevated AST
  • edema
  • facial swelling
  • palpitations
  • pharyngitis
  • fever
  • sweating
  • fatigue
  • chills
  • chest pain
  • hemoptysis
  • sore throat
  • upper abdominal discomfort
  • tinnitus
  • dyspnea
  • urticaria
  • anxiety
  • agitation
  • seizures
  • tachycardia
  • ventricular arrhythmia
  • rhabdomyolysis
  • acid/base disorders

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 best to keep it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Hard capsule filled with white powder, upper part yellowish-orange, lower part white

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle

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