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Samsung Thioctic Acid HR Tablet 600 Milligrams

Prescription medicationTabletOralExpired
Ingredient · strength
Thioctic Acid›600mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Samsung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Green oblong film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 201902597 · Approved 2019.04.25

This product's status changed to Expired on 2024.04.25. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Relief of diabetic polyneuropathy
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Take 600 milligrams of thioctic acid with plenty of water once daily, about 30 minutes before breakfast.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Samsung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of diabetic polyneuropathy

  • Diabetic polyneuropathy
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This medication is used to relieve nerve pain and discomfort caused by diabetic polyneuropathy.

How to take

Adult dose

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

Precautions

This drug should not be used in patients who are allergic to α-lipoic acid or its excipients. Additionally, this drug has no clinical experience in children and adolescents, therefore it should not be administered to patients in this age group. During use, gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea may rarely occur. Skin reactions such as rash, urticaria, and itching may rarely occur. Hypoglycemia can occur, so symptoms such as dizziness, sweating, headaches, and visual disturbances may appear; therefore, caution is necessary. Also, disturbances in taste perception may rarely occur. If alcohol is frequently consumed, there is a risk of worsening nerve damage, so patients with diabetic neuropathy are advised to avoid drinking as much as possible. This drug may reduce the effectiveness of the specific chemotherapy drug cisplatin when taken together. Moreover, taking it with iron or magnesium preparations and calcium-containing foods like milk can interfere with absorption, so dosing schedules should be adjusted. When used with insulin or other oral diabetes medications, it is important to monitor blood glucose levels frequently to prevent hypoglycemia. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should carefully consider the benefits and risks of this drug and use it according to a doctor's instructions. Serious toxicity symptoms may occur in case of overdose, and immediate medical attention should be sought if overdose is suspected. This drug must not be stored at temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius, should be kept in a tightly closed container to avoid air or moisture, and should be stored in a safe place out of reach of children, avoiding transfer to other containers.

Side effects

  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • gastrointestinal pain
  • diarrhea
  • skin rash
  • hives
  • itching
  • dizziness
  • sweating
  • headache
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  • visual disturbances
  • taste disturbances
  • upper abdominal pain
  • indigestion
  • pruritus
  • abdominal pain
  • heartburn

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This storage method helps maintain the drug's effectiveness.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Green oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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