Medication info

Liparan Injection (Thioctic Acid)

Prescription medication
Ingredient · strength
Thioctic Acid›5mg / 1mL
Manufacturer / importer
Seoul Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
A colorless transparent injection solution in a brown ampoule
Packaging
5ml/ampoule X 10
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201402277 · Notified 2014.05.16

Summary

Main use
Thioctic acid supplementation; treatment of inner ear hearing loss (toxic or noise-induced) and Leigh syndrome
Who uses it
Adults
Adult dosage
The usual adult dose is 10~25mg of thioctic acid once daily by intravenous injection. The dose may be adjusted according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Seoul Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Thioctic acid supplementation; treatment of inner ear hearing loss (toxic or noise-induced) and Leigh syndrome

  • Intense physical labor
  • Leigh syndrome
  • subacute necrotizing encephalitis
  • toxic inner ear hearing loss
  • noise-induced inner ear hearing loss
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Thioctic acid is used to aid energy metabolism during intense physical labor and is applied in the treatment of rare encephalitis such as Leigh syndrome, as well as toxic hearing loss caused by streptomycin or kanamycin and noise-induced inner ear hearing loss. It is generally recommended not to continue use if there is no effect after approximately one month. This medication helps relieve the symptoms of these conditions.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

The usual adult dose is 10~25mg of thioctic acid once daily by intravenous injection. The dose may be adjusted according to age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medication is an ampoule injection, so care must be taken when opening the container as glass fragments may enter. Extra caution should be exercised particularly when used for children or the elderly. While using this medication, gastrointestinal symptoms such as reduced appetite, nausea, and diarrhea may occur. Skin rashes, headaches, dizziness, and a rapid heartbeat may also be experienced. Older individuals may have decreased bodily function, so it is important to adjust the dosage accordingly when administering this medication. When administering this medication via intravenous injection, it should be injected as slowly as possible to minimize strain on the body.

Side effects

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

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

Storage

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container that is protected from light. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help preserve the medication's efficacy and safety for an extended period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A colorless transparent injection solution in a brown ampoule

Package unit

5ml/ampoule X 10

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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