Octamin HR Tablet 600 Milligrams (Thioctic Acid)

Adult dose

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

This medication contains α-lipoic acid, and individuals who are allergic to this ingredient or other excipients should not use it. There is not enough clinical experience regarding safety and efficacy in children and adolescents, so it should not be administered to patients in this age group. When taking this medication, gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea may rarely occur, so caution is advised. Allergic reactions such as skin rashes, hives, and itching may rarely occur; if any unusual symptoms arise, consultation with a physician is necessary. Hypoglycemic symptoms, such as dizziness, sweating, headaches, and visual disturbances, may rarely appear, so caution is advised in such cases. Taste disorders have been rarely reported; inform a healthcare professional if there is a change in taste sensation. Individuals who consume alcohol frequently may be at an increased risk of nerve damage, potentially reducing the effectiveness of this medication, so it is advisable to avoid alcohol as much as possible. This drug may reduce the effectiveness of certain anticancer agents such as cisplatin, so consultation with a physician is required if taken simultaneously. Taking iron or magnesium-containing ingredients, foods or medications containing calcium such as milk, simultaneously may reduce absorption in the body, so dosing times should be adjusted accordingly. This medication may increase the blood sugar-lowering effect when taken with insulin or other diabetes treatment drugs, so blood glucose levels should be monitored frequently and doses adjusted as necessary. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should carefully consider the benefits and risks of this medication and take it according to a physician's instructions. In case of overdose, severe toxicity symptoms may occur, so it is important to adhere to the prescribed dosage and seek immediate medical attention if overdose is suspected. This medication should not be stored at temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius, and it should be kept in a safe place out of reach of children. It is advisable not to transfer it to another container.

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

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Green, oblong, film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets per bottle, 100 tablets per bottle