Chioctin Tablets 200 mg (Thioctic Acid)

Adult dose

Adults: Unless otherwise prescribed, administer 600mg of thioctic acid orally once daily, 30 minutes before a meal, without chewing, with a small amount of water. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

This medication is not safe to use for patients with hypersensitivity or in children and adolescents. Additionally, it contains the dye Yellow No. 4, so patients allergic to this ingredient should use it with caution. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach pain may rarely occur upon administration, and allergic reactions such as skin rash or itching may also develop. Symptoms of low blood sugar may rarely occur, with dizziness, sweating, headaches, and visual disturbances appearing in such cases, warranting caution. Taste disturbances may occur, and symptoms like dyspepsia, frequent urination, palpitations, and abdominal bloating have been reported in some patients, but the direct link to this medication is not clear. Consumption of alcohol may reduce the effectiveness of this medication, so it is advisable for patients with diabetic neuropathy to avoid alcohol. This medication may reduce the effectiveness of the chemotherapeutic agent cisplatin, and taking it with insulin or other hypoglycemic agents may carry the risk of dangerously low blood sugar, hence thorough blood sugar management is essential. Moreover, taking this medication with metal components like iron, magnesium, calcium, or with milk may hinder its absorption in the body, so it is preferable to take it 30 minutes before meals, avoiding foods or medications containing metal components while taking it. If pregnant or breastfeeding, it should be taken cautiously and after consulting with a physician, and it is safest not to use while breastfeeding. In the case of overdose, serious toxicity symptoms may occur, necessitating immediate hospital visit for appropriate treatment. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored in its original container to prevent misuse or degradation of quality.

nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, gastrointestinal pain, skin rash, urticaria, dizziness due to decreased blood sugar levels, sweating, headache, visual disturbances, taste disturbances, indigestion, increased urination, palpitations, abdominal bloating, altered consciousness, psychomotor agitation, convulsions, lactic acidosis, hypoglycemia, shock, rhabdomyolysis, hemolysis, disseminated intravascular coagulation, bone marrow suppression, multiple organ failure

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This will help preserve the drug's effectiveness for a longer duration.

Appearance

Pale green circular film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle