Archioct Tablet 480 mg (R-Lipoic Acid Thioester)

Adult dose

Adults should take 480 milligrams of thioctic acid tromethamine salt once daily with plenty of water, about 30 minutes before breakfast.

This medication contains the ingredient R-Lipoic Acid Thioester; individuals allergic to this ingredient, thioctic acid, or other excipients should not take it. Additionally, this medication contains Yellow No. 4 (Tartrazine); patients who have had allergic or hypersensitivity reactions to this ingredient should use it with caution. During use, various side effects may occur, such as sensory abnormalities, pain, headache, constipation, dry mouth, and cough, with rare but serious symptoms like kidney stones or facial swelling potentially occurring. After long-term use, symptoms such as muscle pain, decreased appetite, insomnia, dyspepsia, skin rash, and hypoglycemia may appear, so any unusual symptoms should prompt immediate consultation with a physician. This medication may worsen neurological symptoms when taken with alcohol, so diabetic neuropathy patients are advised to avoid alcohol consumption. Moreover, taking this medication with iron or magnesium preparations, or milk, may hinder the absorption of the drug; therefore, the timing of administration should be adjusted accordingly. When taking diabetes medications simultaneously, there is a risk of blood sugar becoming too low, thus blood sugar levels should be regularly monitored, and medication dosages adjusted as needed. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should carefully consider the benefits and risks of this medication and take it according to a physician’s directions, and children under 18 years should generally not use it due to a lack of experience. In cases of overdose, severe poisoning symptoms and life-threatening conditions may occur, so immediate hospital care for professional treatment is required. Lastly, this medication should not be stored at temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius and should be kept in a safe place out of the reach of children; transferring it to other containers should be avoided.

• Paresthesia
• pain
• sensory loss
• headache
• constipation
• abdominal discomfort
• nasopharyngitis
• dry mouth
• cough
• cystitis

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. Additionally, to maintain the efficacy of the drug, it is important to store it at room temperature, specifically between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Green rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle