Medication info

ALTiTamin Tablet 480mg (R-Tiolactate Ammonium Salt)

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Ingredient · strength
R-Thioctic Acid Tromethamine›480mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
YUN Science Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Light green, oval film-coated tablet
Packaging
For domestic use - 30 tablets/bottle, For domestic use - 100 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 201908284 · Approved 2019.12.08

This product's status changed to Expired on 2024.12.08. 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: Take 480 mg of thioctic acid tromethamine salt once daily with plenty of water, approximately 30 minutes before breakfast.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
YUN Science Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of diabetic polyneuritis

  • Diabetic polyneuropathy
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This medication helps relieve pain and sensory disturbances caused by diabetic polyneuropathy. It reduces uncomfortable symptoms resulting from nerve damage, thereby enhancing the quality of life. Therefore, it is used to improve symptoms of diabetic polyneuropathy.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Take 480 mg of thioctic acid tromethamine salt once daily with plenty of water, approximately 30 minutes before breakfast.

Precautions

This medication contains R-Tiolactate Ammonium Salt, and individuals with allergies to this ingredient, thiolactic acid, or other excipients in the medication should not take it. While taking this medication, side effects such as sensory disturbances, pain, headache, constipation, dry mouth, cough, cystitis, and diarrhea may occur, and in rare cases, serious reactions like nephrolithiasis may occur in some patients. Symptoms such as dry mouth, muscle pain, nausea, loss of appetite, joint pain, palpitations, and insomnia may appear after taking this medication; therefore, if any unusual symptoms occur, consult a doctor. The efficacy of this medication may be reduced when taken with alcohol. Thus, patients with diabetic neuropathy should avoid alcohol consumption and refrain from alcohol intake during any drug-free periods. Additionally, this medication's effectiveness may decrease if taken with preparations containing iron, magnesium, calcium, or milk, so there should be an interval between doses. When taken with blood sugar-lowering insulin or oral antidiabetic agents, there is a risk of hypoglycemia, so blood glucose levels should be monitored frequently, and drug dosage adjusted if necessary. Pregnant or nursing women should carefully consider the benefits and risks of this medication and take it according to a doctor's instructions, and it is safest for children under 18 to avoid this medication. In the case of an overdose, severe toxicity symptoms and life-threatening conditions may occur, so immediate medical attention should be sought if suspected. This medication should be stored at room temperature between 1° and 30°C in a sealed container to prevent air entry. It should also be kept in a safe place out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container should be avoided.

Side effects

  • paresthesia
  • pain
  • sensory loss
  • headache
  • constipation
  • abdominal discomfort
  • rhinitis
  • dry mouth
  • cough
  • cystitis
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  • diarrhea
  • burning sensation
  • nephrolithiasis
  • lumbar spinal stenosis
  • facial edema
  • dry mouth
  • myalgia
  • nausea
  • appetite loss
  • arthralgia
  • palpitations
  • insomnia
  • upper extremity fracture
  • hypoglycemia
  • neurogenic bladder
  • diabetic retinopathy
  • colitis
  • benign gastric neoplasm
  • gastrointestinal bleeding
  • worsening of the disease
  • soft tissue inflammation
  • cold
  • body pain
  • plantar fasciitis
  • intervertebral disc herniation
  • thyroiditis
  • increased LDH
  • increased triglycerides
  • weight loss
  • abnormal blood sugar
  • shingles
  • urinary difficulty
  • worsening renal function
  • vaginitis
  • conjunctivitis
  • floaters
  • unspecified retinal vascular disorder
  • heart palpitations
  • acute abdominal syndrome
  • colon 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 seizures
  • facial paralysis
  • bitter taste
  • genital pruritus
  • changes in nails and toes
  • blisters
  • dermatitis
  • unspecified peripheral vascular disease
  • gum bleeding
  • sputum disease
  • bronchitis
  • throat infection
  • sinusitis
  • congestion
  • upper respiratory infection
  • allergic atopic rhinitis
  • dyspnea
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • gastrointestinal pain
  • skin rash
  • hives
  • itching
  • dizziness
  • sweating
  • taste disorder
  • 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 at room temperature between 1° and 30°C, and it is important to keep it in a sealed container to prevent air entry. Storing it this way will maintain the medication's efficacy and prevent deterioration.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Light green, oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

For domestic use - 30 tablets/bottle, For domestic use - 100 tablets/bottle

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