Medication info

Light R-Tiocotic Acid Tablet 480 mg (R-Tiocotic Acid Tromenamin Salt)

Prescription medicationTabletOralExpired
Ingredient · strength
R-Thioctic Acid Tromethamine›480mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
LightPharm Tech Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Pale green oval film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 202005913 · Approved 2020.08.20

This product's status changed to Expired on 2025.08.20. 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
Take 480 milligrams of thioctic acid tromethamine once daily orally with plenty of water, approximately 30 minutes before breakfast.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
LightPharm Tech Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of diabetic polyneuritis

  • Diabetic polyneuropathy
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This medication is used to relieve symptoms caused by diabetic polyneuropathy. It helps reduce pain and sensory disturbances due to nerve damage, improving the patient’s quality of life. Therefore, it assists in maintaining nerve health for patients with diabetes.

How to take

Adult dose

Take 480 milligrams of thioctic acid tromethamine once daily orally with plenty of water, approximately 30 minutes before breakfast.

Precautions

This medication contains the ingredient R-Tiocotic Acid Tromenamin Salt and should not be taken by individuals who are allergic to this ingredient or any other excipients. Possible side effects when taking this medication may include sensory disturbances, pain, headache, constipation, abdominal discomfort, dry mouth, and cough. Serious side effects such as kidney stones and facial swelling may rarely occur, so any unusual symptoms should be promptly discussed with a doctor. This medication is used to treat diabetic neuropathy, and alcohol intake may interfere with its therapeutic effects, so it is advisable to avoid alcohol as much as possible. Taking with iron or magnesium preparations, milk, and the like may interfere with drug absorption, so it should be taken at spaced intervals. Additionally, taking with insulin or blood glucose-lowering agents may pose a risk of hypoglycemia, necessitating frequent blood sugar checks and dosage adjustments as needed. If pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before use and it's not recommended for children under 18 due to lack of experience. In case of overdose, serious symptoms of toxicity may occur, so immediate medical attention should be sought. Store this medication in a tight container to protect it from air and moisture. Also, keep it in a cool room temperature, ideally between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Side effects

  • Paresthesia
  • pain
  • sensory loss
  • headache
  • constipation
  • abdominal discomfort
  • nasopharyngitis
  • dry mouth
  • cough
  • cystitis
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  • diarrhea
  • burning sensation
  • nephrolithiasis
  • xerostomia
  • myalgia
  • nausea
  • decreased appetite
  • facial edema
  • lumbar spinal stenosis
  • upper extremity fracture
  • hypoglycemia
  • neurogenic bladder
  • diabetic retinopathy
  • colitis
  • benign gastric neoplasm
  • gastrointestinal bleeding
  • worsening of illness
  • soft tissue infection
  • cold
  • body aches
  • plantar fasciitis
  • herniated disc
  • thyroiditis
  • increased LDH
  • increased triglycerides
  • weight loss
  • abnormal blood sugar
  • herpes zoster
  • dysuria
  • worsening renal function
  • vaginitis
  • conjunctivitis
  • floaters
  • unspecified retinal vascular disorder
  • palpitations
  • acute abdomen
  • colon polyp
  • benign oral neoplasm
  • benign gastrointestinal neoplasm
  • gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • gastritis
  • gastroenteritis
  • cavity
  • periodontitis
  • hemorrhoidal bleeding
  • chest pain
  • peripheral edema
  • edema
  • limb pain
  • carpal tunnel syndrome
  • flank pain
  • generalized edema
  • systemic weakness
  • back pain
  • sleep disorders
  • simple partial seizures
  • facial paralysis
  • bitter taste
  • genital pruritus
  • nail changes
  • 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 disturbance
  • epigastric pain
  • dyspepsia
  • pruritus
  • abdominal pain
  • heartburn
  • generalized convulsions
  • lactic acidosis
  • hypoglycemia
  • shock
  • rhabdomyolysis
  • hemolysis
  • disseminated intravascular coagulation
  • bone marrow suppression
  • multiple organ failure

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. Additionally, it is recommended to keep it in a cool room at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Pale green oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle

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