Coscio H.R. Tablets (Thioctic Acid)

Adult dosage

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

This medication should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to α-lipoic acid. Additionally, safety and efficacy have not been sufficiently established in children and adolescents, so it should not be administered to those age groups. While taking this medication, gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea may rarely occur. Allergic reactions such as skin rash, hives, and itching may also occur. There is a possibility of hypoglycemic symptoms such as dizziness, sweating, headache, and visual disturbances if blood sugar drops, so patients should be cautious. Taste disturbances have been reported rarely. Frequent alcohol consumption while taking this medication may worsen nerve symptoms; therefore, it is advisable to avoid alcohol as much as possible. Diabetic patients taking this medication should refrain from alcohol consumption, including during drug-free periods. This medication may reduce the effectiveness of the specific anticancer drug cisplatin; therefore, it is recommended not to take them together. Taking medications containing metals like iron or magnesium, or milk at the same time may interfere with the absorption of the medication; thus, scheduling the dosing times is necessary. Additionally, taking this medication along with insulin or other blood sugar-lowering agents may lead to excessive drops in blood sugar, so blood sugar levels should be monitored frequently, and dosage adjustments may be necessary. If pregnant or nursing, the safety of this medication has not been fully established, so it should be used cautiously based on a doctor's judgment. In case of overdose, serious toxic symptoms may occur, including initial anxiety and altered consciousness, and in severe cases, generalized seizures or lactic acidosis may develop. In such cases, immediate medical attention is required. This medication should not be stored at temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius and should be kept out of reach of children. Also, transferring the medication from its original container to another may lead to quality degradation or accidents, so caution is advised.

• nausea
• vomiting
• gastrointestinal pain
• diarrhea
• skin rash
• hives
• itching
• dizziness
• sweating
• headache

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is important to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the medication's efficacy and safety over time.

Appearance

Green, elongated film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle