Entikof Capsule 300 Milligrams (Theobromine)

Adult dose

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

This drug should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to xanthine drugs or patients who have experienced severe side effects in the past. It should be used with caution in patients with peptic ulcer, convulsions, acute infectious lung disease, tuberculosis, liver dysfunction, acute nephritis, congestive heart failure, alcoholism, hypoxemia, hypertension, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, tachyarrhythmia, myocardial infarction, and hypotension. When taking this medication, side effects such as headache, dizziness, nausea, itching, rash, drowsiness, myalgia, insomnia, abdominal bloating, decreased appetite, constipation, diarrhea, thirst, dysphagia, heartburn, vomiting, abdominal pain, stomachache, indigestion, hyperuricemia, abnormal liver function, edema, palpitations, throat inflammation, fever, sweating, and other symptoms may occur. In particular, the incidence of side effects may be somewhat higher in the elderly, so caution is required. In cases of viral infections or liver/kidney dysfunction, or in elderly patients and heart failure patients, the rate of elimination of this drug from the body may be slower. Caution is advised when taking this drug together with other xanthine drugs like caffeine, aminophylline, theophylline, central nervous system stimulants, sympathomimetics, certain antibiotics, steroids, diuretics, oral contraceptives, etc., due to potential interactions. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use this medication under the judgment of a physician, and breastfeeding mothers should only use it if the therapeutic benefits outweigh the risks. It is advisable not to use this medication in children and adolescents under 18 years of age as safety and efficacy have not been established. For those over 70 years of age, safety and efficacy have not been adequately confirmed, so usage must be cautious. In case of overdose, symptoms like nausea, vomiting, headache, insomnia, anxiety, convulsions, and arrhythmia may appear, requiring immediate medical attention, possible gastric lavage, and monitoring of electrocardiograms and fluid balance. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container to maintain quality.

• Headache
• dizziness
• nausea
• itching
• rash
• drowsiness
• myalgia
• insomnia
• abdominal distension
• loss of appetite

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to safely preserve the medication's effectiveness.

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