PRT Octanoic Acid Injection 5mg (Thioctic Acid)

Adult dosage

As thioctic acid, the usual adult dose is 10~25mg once daily by intravenous injection. The dose may be adjusted as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

This medication comes in ampoule form and must be used by cutting the glass container directly. Care must be taken as glass shards can mix with the solution, so the container should be cut very carefully to avoid glass fragments getting into the solution. Extra caution is required when used by children or the elderly. Sufficient research has not been conducted on potential side effects of this medication. However, gastrointestinal symptoms such as decreased appetite, nausea, and diarrhea can occur. Additionally, skin rashes, headaches, dizziness, and rapid heartbeat may also occur. Elderly individuals may have overall reduced body function, so dosage should be reduced or closely monitored when administering this medication. When administered intravenously, the infusion speed should be adjusted to be as slow as possible.

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

This medication may be sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that blocks light. Additionally, it is best to store the medication at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees. This helps maintain the medication's effectiveness and ensures safe use.

Appearance

A yellowish, clear injection solution contained in brown ampoules

Package unit

10 ampoules/box [(5 mL/ampoule)]