Rifotione Injection (Thioctic Acid)

Adult dosage

The usual adult dose is 10 ~ 25mg of thioctic acid, administered by intravenous injection once daily. The dose may be adjusted appropriately according to age and symptoms.

This medication is in ampoule form and can contain glass fragments when the container is cut. Care must be taken when cutting the container, as glass fragments entering the body can result in side effects. Special caution is especially needed when used in children or the elderly. The frequency of potential side effects that may occur while using this medication has not been accurately investigated. However, digestive symptoms such as decreased appetite, nausea, and diarrhea may occur in some patients. Additionally, symptoms such as rash, headache, dizziness, and palpitations have been reported. Elderly patients may have weakened bodily functions, so when administering this medication, the dosage should be reduced or special caution should be exercised. When administering this medication intravenously, it is advisable to do so slowly. Rapid injection can increase the risk of side effects and caution is warranted.

• Loss of appetite
• nausea
• diarrhea
• rash
• headache
• dizziness
• palpitations

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that does not allow light to enter. Additionally, it is best to store the medication at room temperature, between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding extremes of heat or cold.

Appearance

A pale yellow clear injection solution in a brown ampoule

Package unit

5mL/ampoule×10