Samsung R-Tiocotic Acid Tablet (R-Tiocotic Acid Trometamol)

Adult dosage

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

This medication should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to R-Tiocotic Acid Trometamol, Thioctic Acid, or other excipients. When taking this medication, symptoms such as sensory disturbances, pain, headaches, constipation, abdominal discomfort, dry mouth, coughing, cystitis, diarrhea, and a burning sensation may occur, and rarely, serious adverse reactions such as nephrolithiasis may also happen. Some patients have reported symptoms such as dry mouth, myalgia, nausea, loss of appetite, arthralgia, palpitations, and insomnia. This medication can lead to the onset and worsening of neuropathic symptoms when taken with habitual alcohol consumption, so patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy should avoid alcohol intake. This medication can form insoluble complexes in the body when taken together with iron, magnesium preparations, or milk, so they should not be taken together, and it is necessary to have an interval between doses. Additionally, when used with insulin or other oral hypoglycemic agents, the blood sugar-lowering effect may be increased, so blood glucose levels should be monitored periodically, and symptoms of hypoglycemia should be noted. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should carefully consider the benefits and risks of this medication and use it under the judgment of a physician, and it should not be used in children under 18 as safety has not been established. In case of overdose, severe toxic symptoms and systemic seizures, lactic acidosis, etc., may arise, so immediate hospital visit for appropriate treatment is necessary. This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture exposure, and it is safe to keep it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication’s effectiveness for a longer period.

• paresthesia
• pain
• sensory impairment
• headache
• constipation
• abdominal discomfort
• rhinitis
• dry mouth
• cough
• cystitis

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture exposure, and it is safe to store it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication’s effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

Light green rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle