Thioctic Acid Injection (Thioctic Acid)

Adult dosage

Administer thioctic acid by intravenous injection, usually 10~25mg once daily in adults. The dose may be adjusted appropriately according to age and symptoms.

This medication is an ampoule injection, and caution is necessary when cutting the glass container to avoid glass shards. Extra care should be taken especially when using this medication for children or the elderly to prevent glass fragments from entering. A clear investigation into side effects has not yet been conducted; however, symptoms in the gastrointestinal system may include decreased appetite or nausea, diarrhea, etc. Other possible symptoms include rashes, headaches, dizziness, and rapid heartbeat. Elderly patients should take care to reduce the dosage due to decreased physical function when using this medication. When administer this medication via intravenous injection, it is safe to control the injection rate as slowly as possible.

• Loss of appetite
• nausea
• diarrhea
• rash
• headache
• dizziness
• palpitations

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that does not allow light to enter. It is also recommended to store it at room temperature, between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

A pale yellow, clear injection solution contained in a brown ampoule

Package unit

5 mL X 10 ampoules/box