Himed Tioctic Acid Injection 25 mg

Adult dosage

As thioctic acid, the usual adult dose is 10 ~ 25 mg once daily by intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous injection. The dose may be adjusted as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Caution should be taken as glass fragments may mix when using glass ampoules, especially when administering to children or the elderly to prevent glass shards from entering the body. This product contains benzyl alcohol, which can be very dangerous for premature infants or newborns, and should never be administered to these patients. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhea may occur when using this medication, along with skin rashes, headaches, dizziness, palpitations, so it is essential to consult medical personnel immediately if adverse reactions occur. Older patients may have weakened bodily functions, so special attention, such as reducing the dosage, should be given when administering this medication. When administered by intravenous injection, it should be done as slowly as possible to minimize side effects.

• loss of appetite
• nausea
• diarrhea
• rash
• headache
• dizziness
• palpitations

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a sealed container that does not allow light. It is also recommended to store the medication at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Proper storage will maintain the drug's effectiveness and prevent degradation.

Appearance

A transparent solution with a light yellow color and distinctive odor

Package unit

100 ampoules/box [(5 milliliters/ampoule)]