Medication info

Daewoo Bromine Capsule 300mg (Theobromine)

Prescription medicationHard capsuleOralApproval withdrawn
Ingredient · strength
Theobromine›300mg / 1 capsule
Manufacturer / importer
Daewoo Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Hard capsule with the upper part in yellowish-orange and the lower part in white, filled with white powder
Packaging
30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle
Approval status
Approval withdrawn

MFDS item code 201906434 · Notified 2019.09.11

This product's status changed to Approval withdrawn on 2025.02.06. 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., rhinitis or sinusitis)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Take 1 capsule orally twice daily.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Daewoo Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

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

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

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Take 1 capsule orally twice daily.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to xanthine drugs or a history of severe side effects. Patients with peptic ulcers, seizures, severe lung disease, liver dysfunction, acute nephritis, heart failure, alcohol addiction, hypoxemia, hypertension, cardiomyopathy, arrhythmia, myocardial infarction, and hypotension should use this medication with caution. Side effects such as headache, dizziness, and nausea are common when taking this medication, and various side effects such as itching, rash, drowsiness, indigestion, and liver dysfunction may occur. Particularly, elderly patients are at a higher risk for side effects and should be cautious. Patients with decreased liver or kidney function, elderly patients, and those with heart failure may have a slower elimination rate of this medication from the body. Care should be taken when this medication is taken with caffeine, other xanthine drugs, central nervous system stimulants, sympathomimetics, certain antibiotics, and other medications due to potential interactions. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant and breastfeeding mothers must consult a physician before taking this medication and should only use it when necessary. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established in children and adolescents under 18 years of age, so it is advisable not to use it in this population. In the case of overdose, serious symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, headache, seizures, and arrhythmia may occur, and immediate medical attention should be sought. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and it is safer not to transfer it to another container.

Side effects

  • headache
  • dizziness
  • nausea
  • itching
  • rash
  • drowsiness
  • muscle pain
  • insomnia
  • abdominal bloating
  • loss of appetite
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  • constipation
  • diarrhea
  • dry mouth
  • dysphagia
  • heartburn
  • vomiting
  • abdominal pain
  • gastralgia
  • indigestion
  • hyperuricemia
  • elevated ALT
  • elevated AST
  • edema
  • facial swelling
  • palpitations
  • pharyngitis
  • fever
  • sweating
  • fatigue
  • chills
  • chest pain
  • hemoptysis
  • sore throat
  • discomfort in the upper abdomen
  • tinnitus
  • dyspnea
  • 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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is best to store it at room temperature, specifically between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

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

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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