Neuropasid OD Tablet 600 milligrams (Thioctic Acid)

Adult dose

Adults: Take 600 mg of thioctic acid with plenty of water once daily, about 30 minutes before breakfast.

This medication contains the ingredient alpha-lipoic acid, which should not be used in certain patients. First, patients who are allergic to any component or excipient in this medication should not take it. Additionally, safety has not been verified for children or adolescents, so this medication should not be administered to patients in this age group. This medication contains lactose, so patients with hereditary galactose intolerance, lactose enzyme deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should avoid it. While taking this medication, gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea may occur rarely. Allergic reactions such as skin rash, hives, and itching may also occur. Since this medication can lower blood sugar, there is a risk of symptoms of hypoglycemia such as dizziness, sweating, headache, and visual disturbances, so caution is needed. Taste disturbances have been reported rarely, and some patients may experience symptoms such as upper abdominal pain, indigestion, hives, and itching. Individuals who frequently consume alcohol may have an increased risk of exacerbation of neuropathic symptoms; therefore, it is advisable to avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication. This medication may lose effectiveness if taken with the specific anticancer drug cisplatin, so caution is advised. It is recommended to avoid taking this medication simultaneously with formulations containing metallic elements like iron or magnesium, or with milk high in calcium, and to space out the doses. When taken together with insulin or diabetes medications that lower blood sugar, there is a risk of blood sugar dropping too low, hence blood sugar levels should be monitored frequently, and medication dosage adjustments may be necessary. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should carefully consider the benefits and risks of this medication and follow a doctor's instructions when taking it. In case of overdose, severe toxicity symptoms may occur, including altered consciousness, generalized seizures, acidosis, hypoglycemia, and multiple organ failure, necessitating immediate medical attention. This medication should not be stored above 30 degrees Celsius and must be kept in a safe place out of reach of children. Also, it is important to maintain quality and safety by storing it in the original container; it is advised not to transfer it to another container.

• nausea
• vomiting
• gastrointestinal pain
• diarrhea
• skin rash
• urticaria
• itching
• dizziness
• sweating
• headache

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Yellow rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle