Chioquechial Tablet 600mg (Thioctic Acid)

Adult dose

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

This drug contains the ingredient alpha-lipoic acid and should not be used by certain patients. In particular, those allergic to this ingredient or excipients included in the drug should not take it. Additionally, safety has not been adequately verified for children and adolescents, and it should not be used in this age group. When taking this medication, gastrointestinal issues such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea may rarely occur. Allergic reactions such as rashes, hives, or itching may also develop on the skin. There may be a drop in blood sugar levels, resulting in hypoglycemic symptoms such as dizziness, sweating, headaches, and visual disturbances; therefore, caution is required. Taste disturbances have also been rarely reported. For those who frequently consume alcohol, the therapeutic effect of this medication may decrease, so it is advisable for patients with diabetic neuropathy to avoid alcohol consumption. This drug may reduce the effectiveness of the specific anticancer drug cisplatin. In addition, taking it simultaneously with iron or magnesium preparations or milk may reduce the effectiveness due to mutual reactions, so it is advisable to take this medication 30 minutes before a meal, while iron or magnesium preparations should be taken during meals. Taking this medication with insulin or other diabetes medications may pose a risk of excessively low blood sugar, so blood sugar levels should be monitored frequently, and medication dosages should be adjusted as needed. Pregnant or nursing women should use this medication cautiously under a doctor's advice, as its safety has not been fully established. In cases of overdose, severe poisoning symptoms may occur, including altered consciousness, generalized seizures, hypoglycemia, and multiorgan failure; therefore, if an overdose is suspected, immediate medical attention should be sought. This medication should not be stored in high temperatures above 30 degrees, and it must be kept out of reach of children. Transferring to another container may result in quality degradation or accidents; hence, caution is advised.

• nausea
• vomiting
• gastrointestinal pain
• diarrhea
• skin rash
• hives
• itching
• dizziness
• sweating
• headache

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. A storage temperature of room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees is recommended. This keeps the medication's efficacy safely maintained.

Appearance

Green rectangular film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle