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Jade Tablet (R-Alpha Lipoic Acid)

Jade Tablet (R-Alpha Lipoic Acid)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
R-Thioctic Acid Tromethamine›480mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
JW Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Greenish, oval film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201800498 · Approved 2018.01.29 · Insurance code 644103250

Summary

Main use
Relief of diabetic polyneuropathy
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Take 480 milligrams of thioctic acid tromethamine salt once daily with plenty of water, approximately 30 minutes before breakfast.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
JW Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of diabetic polyneuropathy

  • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
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This medication is used to relieve symptoms of inflammation in various nerves caused by diabetes, namely diabetic polyneuropathy.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Take 480 milligrams of thioctic acid tromethamine salt once daily with plenty of water, approximately 30 minutes before breakfast.

Precautions

This medication should not be taken by individuals who are allergic to components related to R-Alpha Lipoic Acid. During use, symptoms such as sensory disturbances, headache, constipation, and dry mouth may occur, and rarely serious side effects like kidney stones or facial swelling may also happen. Additionally, this medication is used in patients with diabetic neuropathy, and frequent alcohol consumption may reduce its effectiveness, so it is advisable to avoid alcohol. It may interact with other medications; therefore, it is essential to take it at intervals when taken with iron, magnesium preparations, milk, etc., and closely monitor blood glucose changes when used with insulin or other diabetes medications. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should consult a doctor before using this medication, and it is safest not to be used in children under 18 years of age as there is no experience of use in this population. In case of overdose, severe intoxication symptoms may occur, so immediate medical attention should be sought for appropriate treatment. When storing, avoid high temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius, keep it out of the reach of children, and it is safer to store it in the original container.

Side effects

  • paresthesia
  • pain
  • sensory loss
  • headache
  • constipation
  • abdominal discomfort
  • rhinitis
  • dry mouth
  • cough
  • cystitis
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  • diarrhea
  • burning sensation
  • nephrolithiasis
  • lumbar canal stenosis
  • facial swelling
  • dry lips
  • myalgia
  • nausea
  • decreased appetite
  • arthralgia
  • palpitations
  • insomnia
  • upper limb fracture
  • hypoglycemia
  • neurogenic bladder
  • diabetic retinopathy
  • colitis
  • benign gastric neoplasm
  • gastrointestinal bleeding
  • disease exacerbation
  • soft tissue infection
  • cold
  • body pain
  • plantar fasciitis
  • herniated disc
  • thyroiditis
  • increased LDH
  • increased triglycerides
  • weight loss
  • abnormal blood sugar
  • shingles
  • dysuria
  • deterioration of kidney function
  • vaginitis
  • conjunctivitis
  • floaters
  • unspecified retinal vascular disorder
  • heart palpitations
  • acute abdominal symptoms
  • colon polyps
  • benign oral neoplasm
  • benign gastric neoplasm
  • benign gastrointestinal neoplasm
  • gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • gastritis
  • gastroenteritis
  • cavities
  • periodontitis
  • anal bleeding
  • chest pain
  • peripheral edema
  • edema
  • limb pain
  • carpal tunnel syndrome
  • flank pain
  • general edema
  • general weakness
  • back pain
  • sleep disorder
  • simple partial seizures
  • facial paralysis
  • bitter taste
  • genital pruritus
  • nail changes
  • blisters
  • dermatitis
  • unspecified peripheral vascular disease
  • gum bleeding
  • sputum disease
  • bronchitis
  • throat infection
  • sinusitis
  • congestion
  • upper respiratory infection
  • allergic atopic rhinitis
  • respiratory distress
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • gastrointestinal pain
  • skin rash
  • hives
  • itching
  • dizziness
  • sweating
  • taste disorder
  • epigastric pain
  • dyspepsia
  • pruritus
  • abdominal pain
  • heartburn

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

Storage

This medication should be stored at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, in a tightly closed container to prevent air from entering. This storage method can help maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a long time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Greenish, oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle

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