Jeil Thioctic Acid Injection

Adult dosage

Thioctic acid is usually administered to adults as a single daily intravenous injection of 10∼25mg. The dose may be adjusted as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

This medication is in ampoule form, and glass fragments may mix with the drug when cutting the container. Care must be taken to avoid mixing glass fragments when opening the container, as this can lead to side effects. Extra caution is required, especially when using in children or the elderly. No accurate frequency survey has been conducted regarding potential side effects while using this medicine. However, gastrointestinal symptoms may include decreased appetite, nausea, or diarrhea. Additionally, symptoms such as skin rash, headache, dizziness, and palpitations have also been reported. The elderly are more susceptible to the weakening of bodily functions, thus special attention is needed, such as reducing the dosage when using this medication. When administering this medication intravenously, the injection speed should be as slow as possible to reduce side effects.

• 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 in. It is recommended to store it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

A transparent light yellow solution contained in a brown ampoule

Package unit

5 mL/ampoule x 25 ampoules