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Neuripo HCR Tablet (Thioctic Acid)

Neuripo HCR Tablet (Thioctic Acid)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Thioctic Acid›600mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Kyungdong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Yellow-green, both sides convex, film-coated tablet of rectangular shape
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201403277 · Approved 2014.07.22 · Insurance code 648103420

Summary

Main use
Relief of diabetic polyneuritis
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Take 600 milligrams of thioctic acid once daily with plenty of water, approximately 30 minutes before breakfast.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Kyungdong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of diabetic polyneuritis

  • Diabetic polyneuropathy
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This medication helps relieve neuropathic pain and sensory abnormalities caused by diabetic polyneuropathy. It reduces pain and discomfort due to nerve damage, thereby improving patients' quality of life.

How to take

Adult dose

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

Precautions

This medication contains α-lipoic acid, and individuals allergic to this ingredient or the excipients used in the drug should not take it. Additionally, as there is insufficient clinical experience regarding the safety and efficacy of this medication in children and adolescents, it should not be administered to patients in this age group. While taking this drug, gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, or diarrhea may rarely occur. There is also a possibility of allergic reactions such as rashes, hives, or itching on the skin, so caution is advised. This medicine may lower blood sugar levels; hence, if blood sugar drops too much, hypoglycemic symptoms such as dizziness, sweating, headaches, and visual disturbances may occur. Occasionally, alterations in taste or abnormal taste sensations have also been reported. Individuals who frequently consume alcohol may be at risk of worsening nerve-related symptoms; thus, it is advisable to avoid alcohol consumption as it may diminish the effectiveness of this medication. This medication may reduce the effectiveness of a certain anticancer drug, cisplatin, so caution is necessary to avoid concurrent use. When taken with preparations containing iron, magnesium, or calcium, or with milk, the absorption of the drug in the body may be reduced; therefore, it is advisable to space out the dosing times. When taken with insulin or other diabetes medications that lower blood sugar, the blood sugar may drop excessively, so blood sugar levels should be checked frequently at the beginning of treatment, and the dosage adjusted as necessary. Women who are pregnant or nursing should be cautious about taking this drug since long-term safety has not been fully established; it is important to consult a physician before use. In cases of overdose, severe poisoning symptoms could occur, including confusion, seizures, hypoglycemia, and dysfunction of various organs, requiring immediate medical attention. This medication should not be stored at temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius and should be kept in a safe place out of reach of children. Additionally, transferring the medication to another container may lead to a decrease in quality or result in accidents, so this should be avoided.

Side effects

  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • gastrointestinal pain
  • diarrhea
  • skin rash
  • hives
  • itching
  • dizziness
  • sweating
  • headache
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  • vision impairment
  • taste disorder
  • upper abdominal pain
  • indigestion
  • pruritus
  • abdominal pain
  • heartburn

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

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture; therefore, it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius to ensure the safety of the drug's effectiveness.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Yellow-green, both sides convex, film-coated tablet of rectangular shape

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle

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