Neuropacity Tablet (Thioctic Acid)

Adult dose

Adults: Take 600mg of thioctic acid orally once daily, 30 minutes before a meal, with a small amount of water, without chewing, unless otherwise prescribed. The dose may be adjusted according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used by patients who have experienced an allergic reaction to it in the past. Additionally, it is safer not to administer it to children and adolescents due to a lack of clinical experience. Since this medication contains lactose, it should not be given to patients with a genetic problem breaking down or absorbing lactose. While taking this medication, gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain may occur rarely. Allergic reactions such as skin rashes, hives, or itching may also occur. There is a possibility of symptoms of hypoglycemia, such as dizziness, cold sweat, headache, and visual disturbances due to dropping blood sugar; caution is advised. Sometimes, there may be an unusual taste. It is recommended to avoid alcohol while taking this medication. Alcohol can worsen nerve damage and decrease the drug's effectiveness. Taking this medication with certain anticancer agents like cisplatin may reduce cisplatin's effects. Also, when taken with insulin or other blood glucose-lowering agents, blood sugar may drop too low, so careful blood sugar management is necessary. This medication should not be taken with drugs or foods containing metal elements such as iron, magnesium, and calcium, as it may reduce the drug's efficacy. Particularly, if this medication is taken 30 minutes before breakfast, avoid foods or medications containing these metal elements during breakfast or lunch. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should consult a physician before taking this medication. It should only be administered if deemed necessary by a doctor, and it's safest not to administer it while breastfeeding. Overdosing on this medication may result in severe toxicity symptoms. Initially, confusion or anxiety symptoms may occur, and if severe, seizures or metabolic acidosis may develop. Also, hypoglycemia, shock, muscle damage, blood abnormalities, and multi-organ dysfunction may occur, necessitating immediate hospital care. When storing this medication, it must be kept out of reach of children and in a secure place, and kept in the original container sealed to maintain the quality of the medication and prevent misuse.

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• gastrointestinal pain
• skin rash
• urticaria
• itching
• dizziness due to low blood sugar
• sweating
• headache

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. In addition, it is best to keep it at a cool room temperature, i.e., between 1 degree and 30 degrees.

Appearance

Yellow round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle