Thioctacid Tablets (Thioctic Acid)

Adult dosage

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. The dose may be adjusted according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used by patients who have had hypersensitivity reactions to it. Moreover, it should not be administered to children and adolescents due to lack of clinical experience. This medication contains lactose, and individuals with genetic issues such as galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take it. While taking this medication, gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain may rarely occur. Allergic reactions such as rash, urticaria, or itching may also occur. Blood sugar may drop, leading to symptoms of hypoglycemia such as dizziness, sweating, headaches, and visual disturbances, so caution is required. Taste disorders may occur rarely. Alcohol can worsen the occurrence and progression of neuropathy, potentially reducing the effectiveness of this medication, so patients with neuropathy due to diabetes should avoid alcohol consumption. Taking this medication with certain chemotherapy agents such as cisplatin may reduce the effectiveness of cisplatin. Also, taking with insulin or other blood sugar-lowering agents may risk dangerously low blood sugar, thus requiring careful blood sugar management and potential adjustment of medication dosage. Taking this medication with drugs containing metals such as iron, magnesium, calcium, or milk may hinder its absorption in the body, so they should not be taken simultaneously. It is advised not to consume iron or calcium supplements during meal times if this medication is taken 30 minutes before breakfast. During pregnancy or breastfeeding, this medication should only be taken after consulting a doctor when the benefits outweigh the risks, and it is advisable not to take this medication while breastfeeding. Caution is necessary as serious overdose symptoms may arise, and if symptoms are suspected, appropriate treatment should be sought immediately. Keep this medication out of the reach of children, and it should be stored sealed in its original container to maintain its quality.

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• gastrointestinal pain
• skin rash
• hives
• dizziness due to decreased blood sugar
• sweating
• headache
• vision disturbance

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. The optimal storage temperature is between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

Green, convex, round, film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle