Chiosan HR Tablets (Thioctic Acid)

Adult dose

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

This medication contains the ingredient α-lipoic acid and should not be used by patients who are allergic to this ingredient or other excipients. Furthermore, its safety and efficacy for children and adolescents have not been adequately established, so it is advisable not to administer this medication to them. While taking this medication, gastrointestinal adverse reactions such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea may occur rarely. Allergic reactions such as skin rash, urticaria, and itching may occur infrequently, so caution is required. Hypoglycemic symptoms may appear, leading to dizziness, sweating, headaches, and visual disturbances, so monitoring is necessary. There have also been reports of taste disturbances. Frequent alcohol consumption during the intake of this medication may worsen nerve damage, so it is best to avoid alcohol, including during rest periods. This medication may reduce the effectiveness of the specific anticancer drug cisplatin, so it is preferable not to take it together. Taking this medication with preparations containing iron, magnesium, calcium, or foods rich in metal components such as milk may reduce the drug's effectiveness; therefore, it is advised to take this medication 30 minutes before breakfast and to take metal-containing preparations at lunch or dinner. Moreover, this medication may enhance the blood sugar-lowering effect of insulin or oral diabetes medication, so blood sugar levels should be monitored frequently, and the dosage of diabetes medication adjusted if necessary. For women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, the safety of this medication has not been fully established, and it should only be used when absolutely necessary under a physician's guidance. In case of overdose, severe poisoning symptoms may occur; therefore, it is essential to visit a hospital immediately for appropriate treatment. This medication should not be stored at temperatures above 30 degrees and must be kept in a safe place out of reach of children. Additionally, transferring the medication to containers other than the original can lead to a decrease in quality or cause accidents, so caution is advised.

• Nausea
• vomiting
• gastrointestinal pain
• diarrhea
• skin rash
• hives
• itching
• dizziness due to low blood sugar
• sweating
• headache

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and humidity. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way can help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

Yellow-green oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle