Chiotide H-R Tablet 600 Milligrams (Alpha-Lipoic Acid)

Adult dose

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

This medication should not be used in patients with an allergy to α-lipoic acid or any of the excipients contained in this medication. Additionally, there is insufficient clinical trial data for this medication in children and adolescents, so it is safer not to administer it in these age groups. During use, gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea may occasionally occur. There is also a possibility of allergic reactions such as skin rash, hives, and itching, so caution is advised. This medication may lower blood sugar levels, leading to symptoms of hypoglycemia such as dizziness, sweating, headache, and vision problems. There is a rare possibility of experiencing taste disturbances. Individuals who habitually consume large amounts of alcohol may experience a decrease in the effectiveness of this medication, so they should avoid alcohol intake, including during periods of taking a break from the medication. This medication may reduce the efficacy of the anti-cancer agent cisplatin, so caution is needed when taken together. Iron or magnesium preparations, as well as calcium-containing foods such as milk, can interfere with the absorption of this medication, so timing of ingestion should be adjusted. When taken with insulin or diabetes medications, blood sugar levels may drop too low, so blood sugar levels should be monitored frequently, and medication doses should be adjusted if necessary. During pregnancy or breastfeeding, the safety of this medication has not been fully established, so it should be used cautiously under the guidance of a physician. In case of overdose, severe poisoning symptoms may occur, so immediate hospital care is necessary for appropriate treatment. This medication should not be stored at temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius and should be kept out of reach of children. Moreover, transferring the medication to another container may compromise its quality; therefore, it is advisable to store it in its original container.

• Nausea
• vomiting
• gastrointestinal pain
• diarrhea
• skin rash
• urticaria
• itching
• dizziness
• sweating
• headache

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air and moisture, and it is best stored at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way can safely maintain the efficacy of the medication.

Appearance

Green rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle