Thiosid Tablets (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 should not be used by patients who have had hypersensitivity reactions. Also, due to a lack of clinical experience in children and adolescents, it should not be administered to them. This medication contains lactose, so it should not be given to patients with genetically determined lactose intolerance. Digestive symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and gastrointestinal pain may rarely occur when taken. Allergic reactions like skin rash, hives, and itching may also occur infrequently. There is a possibility of hypoglycemic symptoms such as dizziness, sweating, headache, and visual disturbances due to falling blood sugar levels. Taste disturbance has been reported infrequently. Consumption of alcohol may decrease the therapeutic effect of this medication; therefore, diabetic neuropathy patients are advised to avoid alcohol. This medication may interact with certain metal compounds, reducing its effectiveness, so caution is required. When taken in combination with insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents, blood sugar may drop too low; hence, careful monitoring of blood sugar control is needed initially. This medication should not be taken concurrently with iron, magnesium, or calcium preparations, and if taken 30 minutes before breakfast, these preparations should be avoided during meals. Consultation with a physician is recommended for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and it is best not to be administered while breastfeeding. In case of overdose, severe toxicity symptoms such as altered consciousness, seizures, hypoglycemia, and multiple organ damage may occur, requiring immediate medical attention. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and stored in its original container to prevent quality degradation and misuse.

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• gastrointestinal pain
• skin rash
• urticaria
• itching
• hypoglycemia
• dizziness
• sweating

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture; therefore, it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is advisable to maintain the storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This helps to preserve the effectiveness of the medication for a longer period.

Appearance

Green round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle