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Lipo A Tablet (Thioctic Acid)

Lipo A Tablet (Thioctic Acid)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Thioctic Acid›200mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Darim Biotech Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Green round film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200201183 · Notified 2002.02.18 · Insurance code 664600530

Summary

Main use
Relief of diabetic polyneuritis
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Take 600mg of thioctic acid orally once daily, 30 minutes before a meal, with a little water; unless otherwise prescribed, do not chew. Adjust the dose appropriately according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Darim Biotech Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of diabetic polyneuritis

  • Diabetic polyneuropathy
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This medication helps alleviate the symptoms of polyneuropathy caused by diabetes and improves the patient's nerve health.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Take 600mg of thioctic acid orally once daily, 30 minutes before a meal, with a little water; unless otherwise prescribed, do not chew. Adjust the dose appropriately according to age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients who have had allergic reactions to it. Additionally, it is not safe to administer to children and adolescents due to a lack of clinical experience. Since this medication contains lactose, it should not be used in patients with genetic conditions that impair lactose digestion. Occasionally, gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain may occur during use. Allergic symptoms such as skin rash, hives, and itching may rarely occur. Hypoglycemic symptoms such as dizziness, sweating, headache, and visual disturbances may also appear, so caution is advised. Taste alteration has been reported rarely, so any abnormality should be reported. Consumption of alcohol may worsen neuropathy and reduce the effectiveness of this medication, so it is advisable to avoid it if possible. This medication may lose effectiveness if used with certain anticancer drugs, so caution should be exercised. When used with insulin or other blood sugar-lowering agents, there is a risk of blood sugar dropping too low, so blood sugar levels should be closely monitored. Taking this medication concurrently with iron, magnesium, and calcium preparations or milk may affect the proper absorption of the medication, so they should not be taken together. If pregnant or breastfeeding, careful use after consulting a doctor is advisable, and it is better to avoid use during breastfeeding. In case of overdose, serious toxicity symptoms may occur, so the prescribed dosage must be strictly followed, and if intoxication is suspected, immediate medical attention is required. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored in its original container to prevent misuse or degradation of quality.

Side effects

  • Nausea
  • vomiting
  • diarrhea
  • gastrointestinal pain
  • skin rash
  • urticaria
  • itching
  • dizziness
  • sweating
  • headache
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  • vision impairment
  • taste disturbance
  • indigestion
  • frequent urination
  • palpitations
  • abdominal bloating
  • altered consciousness
  • psychomotor agitation
  • convulsions
  • lactic acidosis
  • hypoglycemia
  • shock
  • rhabdomyolysis
  • hemolysis
  • disseminated intravascular coagulation
  • bone marrow suppression
  • multiple organ dysfunction

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

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Storing it this way helps preserve the medication's effectiveness for a long time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Green round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle

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