Thio-San HR Tablets (Thioctic Acid)

Adult dose

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

This medication should not be used by patients who are allergic to α-lipoic acid or any other ingredients contained in this drug. Additionally, there is insufficient clinical experience regarding safety and efficacy in children and adolescents, so it is advisable for this age group to avoid taking it. During administration, gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea may occasionally occur. Allergic reactions such as rash, hives, and itching may occur, so caution is advised. Instances of low blood sugar have been reported, which may present symptoms such as dizziness, sweating, headache, and vision disturbances. There is also a possibility of taste disturbances, so any abnormal symptoms should be reported to a healthcare professional. Patients who consume alcohol frequently may experience a decrease in the therapeutic effect of this medication, so diabetic neuropathy patients are advised to avoid alcohol consumption. This drug may decrease the effectiveness of the specific anticancer drug cisplatin, so caution is needed when taken together. It is recommended not to take with iron, magnesium supplements, or milk containing calcium, and this drug should be taken 30 minutes before meals, while iron or magnesium supplements should be taken after meals. When taken with insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents, the blood sugar-lowering effect may be increased, so blood sugar levels should be regularly monitored and dosage adjustments may be necessary. If pregnant or breastfeeding, the benefits and risks of this medication should be thoroughly evaluated and taken based on a doctor's judgment. Overdosage may lead to severe poisoning symptoms, and immediate medical attention should be sought. This medication should not be stored at temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius and should be kept in a safe place out of reach of children. Additionally, it is important to avoid transferring it to another container to maintain the quality and safety of the medication.

Nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal pain, diarrhea, skin rash, hives, itching, dizziness due to decreased blood sugar levels, sweating, headache, visual disturbances, taste disorders, upper abdominal pain, dyspepsia, pruritus, abdominal pain, heartburn

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a sealed container. It is advisable to keep the storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius to preserve its effectiveness.

Appearance

Green rectangular film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle