Chioxel Tablets (Alpha-Lipoic Acid)

Adult dose

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

This medication should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to α-lipoic acid or other excipients. Due to the lack of clinical experience in children and adolescents, this medication should not be administered to patients in this age group. Rare gastrointestinal adverse reactions such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea may occur when taking this medication. Allergic reactions such as skin rash, urticaria, and itching may also occur rarely. This medication may lower blood sugar levels, and there is a possibility of experiencing symptoms of hypoglycemia such as dizziness, sweating, headaches, and visual disturbances, so caution is required. Taste disturbances have been reported rarely. Post-marketing investigations have shown that a small number of patients have experienced upper abdominal pain, vomiting, dyspepsia, hives, itching, nausea, abdominal pain, and heartburn. If consuming alcohol frequently, there is a risk of worsening neuropathy symptoms, so it's advised to avoid alcohol intake during treatment and the withdrawal period. This medication may reduce the effectiveness of a specific chemotherapeutic agent, cisplatin, so caution should be exercised regarding concurrent use. When taken simultaneously with metal compounds containing iron or magnesium, or with milk, insoluble substances may form in the body, so it should be taken at time intervals. When taken with insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents, the blood sugar-lowering effect may increase, so blood sugar levels should be checked regularly and medication dosage adjusted as necessary. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should take this medication only after carefully evaluating its benefits and risks, following the doctor's instructions. In case of overdose, severe toxicity symptoms may appear, so if suspected, immediate treatment should be sought at a hospital. This medication should not be stored at temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius and should be kept out of the reach of children. It is important to avoid transferring this medication to another container as it may negatively affect product quality.

• nausea
• vomiting
• gastrointestinal pain
• diarrhea
• skin rash
• hives
• itching
• dizziness
• sweating
• headache

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the efficacy of the medication.

Appearance

Green rectangular film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle