Medication info

Theocuf Capsule 300mg (Theobromine)

Prescription medicationHard capsuleOralExpired
Ingredient · strength
Theobromine›300mg / 1 capsule
Manufacturer / importer
Lite Pharm Tech Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Hard capsule with upper amber color filled with white powder and lower white.
Packaging
30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 201904733 · Notified 2019.07.15

This product's status changed to Expired on 2024.07.15. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

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

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Lite Pharm Tech Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

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

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

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Take 1 capsule orally twice daily

Precautions

This medication should not be administered to patients with hypersensitivity to xanthine-based drugs or a history of severe side effects. It should be used cautiously in patients with peptic ulcers, seizures, serious acute infectious lung diseases, liver disorders, acute nephritis, congestive heart failure, alcohol dependence, hypoxemia, hypertension, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, tachyarrhythmia, myocardial infarction, and hypotension. Common side effects when taking this medication may include headache, dizziness, and nausea, and other symptoms such as itching, rash, drowsiness, myalgia, insomnia, dyspepsia, hyperuricemia, and elevated liver enzymes may also occur. The incidence of side effects may be somewhat higher in the elderly, requiring extra caution. In patients with viral infections or impaired liver and kidney function, elderly patients, and heart failure patients, the drug may be excreted more slowly, so caution is needed. Interactions may occur if taken with beverages containing caffeine, other xanthine-based medications, central nervous system stimulants, and sympathomimetics, so care is necessary. Pregnant or nursing women should take this medication cautiously under a doctor's judgment, and care is needed in children under 18 years of age and elderly patients over 70 years, as safety and efficacy have not been established. In case of overdose, symptoms like nausea, vomiting, headache, insomnia, seizures, and arrhythmias may occur, requiring immediate medical attention, and if necessary, gastric lavage and administration of activated charcoal may be needed. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and caution is required as transferring to another container may result in degradation of quality or accidents.

Side effects

  • Headache
  • dizziness
  • nausea
  • itching
  • rash
  • drowsiness
  • muscle pain
  • insomnia
  • abdominal distension
  • loss of appetite
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  • constipation
  • diarrhea
  • dry mouth
  • swallowing difficulty
  • heartburn
  • vomiting
  • abdominal pain
  • stomach pain
  • indigestion
  • hyperuricemia
  • elevated ALT
  • elevated AST
  • edema
  • facial swelling
  • palpitations
  • nasopharyngitis
  • fever
  • sweating
  • fatigue
  • chills
  • chest pain
  • hemoptysis
  • sore throat
  • discomfort in the upper abdomen
  • tinnitus
  • difficulty breathing
  • bitter taste
  • hives
  • anxiety
  • agitation
  • convulsions
  • tachycardia
  • ventricular arrhythmia
  • rhabdomyolysis
  • acid/base disorder

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

Storage

Store this drug in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. By storing it this way, the efficacy and safety of the drug can be preserved for a longer period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Hard capsule with upper amber color filled with white powder and lower white.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle

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