Anti-Oxan Injection (Thioctic Acid)
Thioctic Acid 5mg
Prescription medication
Kyungdong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
MFDS item code 201701502 · Notified 2017.03.29
Thioctic acid supplementation; treatment of inner ear hearing loss (toxic or noise-induced) and Leigh syndrome
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.
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.
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.
Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.
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.
A clear, pale yellow injection solution in a brown ampoule
5mL/ampoule X 10
Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.
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Even with the same ingredient, the dose and directions can differ by strength and dosage form. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before switching from a medication you are already taking.
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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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