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R-Alpha-Lipoic Acid 480 mg Tablets (R-Alpha-Lipoic Acid Ammonium Salt)

R-Alpha-Lipoic Acid 480 mg Tablets (R-Alpha-Lipoic Acid Ammonium Salt)

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Ingredient · strength
R-Thioctic Acid Tromethamine›480mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Medica Korea Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Light green rectangular film-coated tablets
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201800500 · Approved 2018.01.29 · Insurance code 646004360

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
Medica Korea Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of diabetic polyneuropathy

  • Diabetic polyneuropathy
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This medication helps relieve nerve pain and symptoms associated with diabetic polyneuropathy. It improves pain and symptoms caused by nerve damage, making daily activities more comfortable for patients. Therefore, it is used for the treatment of 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 contains R-Alpha-Lipoic Acid Ammonium Salt. Individuals who are allergic to this ingredient or other excipients contained in this medication should not take it. During the course of this medication, side effects such as sensory abnormalities, headaches, constipation, and dry mouth may occur, and rarely, serious side effects like kidney stones or facial swelling may also occur. If you experience any unusual symptoms while taking this medication, it is important to consult a doctor immediately. Additionally, taking this medication with alcohol may exacerbate neurological symptoms, so it is advisable to avoid alcohol consumption during the treatment period. This medication may lose its efficacy if taken with preparations containing iron, magnesium, calcium, or milk, so it should be spaced out in intake times. Diabetic patients taking this medication along with insulin or other blood glucose-lowering agents may be at risk of hypoglycemia, so it is necessary to monitor blood glucose levels frequently and adjust medication doses if needed. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should consult a doctor to carefully decide on the necessity of taking this medication. It is generally safe not to use this medication in children under 18 as there is no experience with its use in this age group. In case of overdose, serious poisoning symptoms may appear, requiring immediate medical attention at a hospital. Store this medication below 30 degrees Celsius and keep it out of the reach of children. Additionally, transferring the medication to another container can lead to quality deterioration or accidents, so it should be avoided.

Side effects

  • paresthesia
  • pain
  • sensory loss
  • headache
  • constipation
  • abdominal discomfort
  • nasopharyngitis
  • dry mouth
  • cough
  • cystitis
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  • diarrhea
  • burning sensation
  • nephrolithiasis
  • dry mouth
  • myalgia
  • nausea
  • loss of appetite
  • arthralgia
  • palpitations
  • insomnia
  • upper extremity fracture
  • hypoglycemia
  • neurogenic bladder
  • diabetic retinopathy
  • colitis
  • benign gastric neoplasm
  • gastrointestinal bleeding
  • worsening of disease
  • soft tissue infection
  • cold
  • body pain
  • plantar fasciitis
  • herniated disc
  • thyroiditis
  • increased LDH
  • increased triglycerides
  • weight loss
  • abnormal blood sugar
  • shingles
  • dysuria
  • worsening of renal function
  • vaginitis
  • conjunctivitis
  • floaters
  • unspecified retinal vascular disorder
  • heart palpitations
  • acute abdominal distress
  • colon polyp
  • benign oral neoplasm
  • benign gastrointestinal neoplasm
  • benign gastrointestinal neoplasm
  • gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • gastritis
  • gastroenteritis
  • dental caries
  • periodontitis
  • rectal bleeding
  • chest pain
  • peripheral edema
  • edema
  • limb pain
  • carpal tunnel syndrome
  • flank pain
  • generalized edema
  • general weakness
  • low back pain
  • sleep disorder
  • simple partial seizure
  • facial paralysis
  • bitter taste
  • genital pruritus
  • nail changes
  • vesicles
  • dermatitis
  • gum bleeding
  • phlegm disease
  • bronchitis
  • throat infection
  • sinusitis
  • congestion
  • upper respiratory infection
  • allergic atopic rhinitis
  • dyspnea
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • gastrointestinal pain
  • skin rash
  • urticaria
  • itching
  • dizziness
  • sweating
  • taste disturbance
  • dyspepsia
  • pruritus
  • abdominal pain
  • heartburn
  • upper abdominal pain

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

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is best to keep the medication at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, away from extreme heat or cold.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Light green rectangular film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle

Same-ingredient medicines

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

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.

See R-Thioctic Acid Tromethamine ingredient details

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.