Medication info

Arokta Tablet 480 mg (Altioktasn Trometamol)

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

MFDS item code 201905470 · Approved 2019.08.01

This product's status changed to Expired on 2024.08.01. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

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

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Hanpung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of diabetic polyneuritis

  • Diabetic polyneuropathy
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This medication helps alleviate the symptoms of diabetic polyneuropathy caused by diabetes. It reduces inflammation and damage to nerves, improving pain and discomfort while supporting nerve function recovery. This allows patients to have a more comfortable daily life.

How to take

Adult dose

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

Precautions

This medication contains Altioktasn Trometamol, and those with allergies to this ingredient or related excipients should avoid taking it. While taking this medication, various side effects such as sensory disturbances, pain, headache, constipation, and dry mouth may occur, and some patients have reported serious side effects such as kidney stones. Additionally, it is advisable to avoid alcohol during the course of treatment, as it may exacerbate nerve damage symptoms. Taking this medication with iron, magnesium preparations, or milk may reduce its efficacy, so foods or medications containing these components should be consumed at a time separate from this medication. Since it can affect blood sugar control, individuals taking insulin or oral diabetes medications should frequently monitor their blood sugar and may need to adjust medication dosages as necessary. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should take this medication with caution after consulting with their doctor, and it is safest for children under 18 not to use this medication. In case of overdose, severe toxicity may occur, so if suspected, seek immediate medical attention for professional treatment. This medication should be stored at temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius, and kept in a safe place out of reach of children, while avoiding changing the storage container.

Side effects

  • Sensory disturbances
  • pain
  • sensory loss
  • headache
  • constipation
  • abdominal discomfort
  • nasopharyngitis
  • dry mouth
  • cough
  • cystitis
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  • diarrhea
  • burning sensation
  • nephrolithiasis
  • dry mouth
  • myalgia
  • nausea
  • decreased appetite
  • arthralgia
  • palpitations
  • insomnia
  • upper limb fracture
  • hypoglycemia
  • neurogenic bladder
  • diabetic retinopathy
  • colitis
  • benign gastric neoplasm
  • gastrointestinal bleeding
  • exacerbation 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 syndrome
  • colorectal polyp
  • benign oral neoplasm
  • benign gastrointestinal neoplasm
  • gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • gastritis
  • gastroenteritis
  • dental caries
  • periodontitis
  • anal bleeding
  • chest pain
  • peripheral edema
  • edema
  • limb pain
  • carpal tunnel syndrome
  • flank pain
  • generalized edema
  • general weakness
  • back pain
  • sleep disorders
  • simple partial seizure
  • facial paralysis
  • bitter taste
  • genital pruritus
  • changes in nails and toes
  • vesicles
  • dermatitis
  • unspecified peripheral vascular disease
  • gum bleeding
  • sputum disease
  • bronchitis
  • throat infection
  • sinusitis
  • nasal congestion
  • upper respiratory tract infection
  • allergic atopic rhinitis
  • dyspnea
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • gastrointestinal pain
  • skin rash
  • hives
  • itching
  • dizziness
  • sweating
  • taste disorders
  • upper abdominal 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 and 30 degrees Celsius, and it is important to keep it in a tightly sealed container to prevent air exposure. This helps maintain the drug's efficacy and prevent degradation.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Greenish 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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