Thioctacid 600 HR film-coated tablets, 100 pcs

Overview

Thioctacid 600 HR is a medicine that contains alpha lipoic acid as an active ingredient.This substance is formed in the body's own metabolism and influences certain metabolic processes in the body.Alpha-lipoic acid also has antioxidant properties that protect nerve cells from harmful degradation products.The product is available without a prescription.

Areas of application

Thioctacid 600 HR is used for abnormal sensations associated with diabetic nerve damage, also known as polyneuropathy.

Active ingredients and ingredients

Each film-coated tablet contains 600 mg DL-alpha-lipoic acid as the active ingredient.The excipients include quinoline yellow (aluminum salt), hyprolose, hypromellose, indigocarmine (aluminum salt), macrogol 6000, magnesium stearate, talc and titanium dioxide.

Contraindications

The medicine should not be taken if you are allergic to alpha lipoic acid or any of the other ingredients.

Dosage and application

Always take Thioctacid 600 HR exactly as described or after consulting your doctor or pharmacist.The recommended dose is one film-coated tablet (corresponding to 600 mg alpha-lipoic acid) as a single dose approximately 30 minutes before the first meal.The film-coated tablets should be taken whole and with sufficient liquid on an empty stomach.

Duration of application

Since diabetic nerve damage is a chronic disease, long-term use may be necessary.Your treating doctor will decide on the duration of use in each individual case.

Overdose

An overdose may cause nausea, vomiting and headaches.In severe cases, especially when accompanied by heavy alcohol consumption, life-threatening symptoms of poisoning can occur.If a significant overdose is suspected, immediate hospitalization is required.

Forgotten intake

Do not take a double dose if you forget to take a dose.

Patient information

Please talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before taking the medicine.Children and adolescents should not take the medicine as there is no sufficient experience for this age group.No special precautions are required regarding the ability to drive and use machines.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Before taking this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacy for advice.It is in accordance with the general principles of pharmacotherapy to use drugs during pregnancy and breastfeeding only after careful risk-benefit assessment.

Notes

No prescription is required for this product.The basis of the treatment is the optimal diabetes control.Taking the tablet while eating can hinder the absorption of the active ingredient.Regular consumption of alcohol can affect the success of the treatment.The active ingredient is a metal chelator and should not be taken at the same time as metal compounds.