Medication info

Anti-Oxan Injection (Thioctic Acid)

Prescription medication
Ingredient · strength
Thioctic Acid›5mg / 1mL
Manufacturer / importer
Kyungdong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
A clear, pale yellow injection solution in a brown ampoule
Packaging
5mL/ampoule X 10
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201701502 · Notified 2017.03.29

Summary

Main use
Thioctic acid supplementation; treatment of inner ear hearing loss (toxic or noise-induced) and Leigh syndrome
Who uses it
Adults
Adult dosage
The usual adult dose of thioctic acid is 10~25mg administered by intravenous injection once daily. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Kyungdong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Thioctic acid supplementation; treatment of inner ear hearing loss (toxic or noise-induced) and Leigh syndrome

  • Intense physical labor
  • Leigh syndrome
  • subacute necrotizing encephalomyelitis
  • toxic inner ear hearing loss
  • noise-induced inner ear hearing loss
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Thioctic Acid is used when there is an increased demand during intense physical labor and for the treatment of Leigh syndrome as well as toxic (from streptomycin, kanamycin) and noise-induced (occupational) inner ear hearing loss. However, if no effect is observed after approximately one month of administration, it is advisable not to continue treatment.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

The usual adult dose of thioctic acid is 10~25mg administered by intravenous injection once daily. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medication is in ampoule form, and when opening the container, there is a risk of glass fragments being introduced. Therefore, care must be taken to cut the container very cautiously to avoid introducing glass fragments when in use. Extra caution should be exercised when administering this medication to children or the elderly. Use of this medication may cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as decreased appetite, nausea, and diarrhea. Additionally, skin rashes, headaches, dizziness, and rapid heartbeat may also occur. Older individuals may have decreased bodily functions; therefore, dosage should be carefully adjusted, such as reducing the amount when administering this medication. When administering this medication intravenously, it is safe to control the injection rate slowly.

Side effects

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

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a special container that does not allow light penetration. Additionally, it is important to maintain a temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius during storage. This helps to maintain the medication's effectiveness and safety.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A clear, pale yellow injection solution in a brown ampoule

Package unit

5mL/ampoule X 10

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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