ALPHA LIPON Aristo 600 mg conc. for infusion, 5X24 ml

Instructions for use for ALPHA LIPON Aristo 600 mg conc. for infusion, 5X24 ml

Alpha-Lipon Aristo 600 mg is a medicine used for the treatment of paraesthesia caused by diabetic nerve damage (polyneuropathy). It contains the active substance thioctic acid. Thioctic acid is a substance that is produced in the body's own metabolism and affects certain metabolic functions of the body. In addition, thioctic acid has antioxidant properties that protect the nerve cells from harmful degradation products. The medicine should not be used if you are allergic to thioctic acid or any of the other ingredients of the medicine. Special precautions are necessary as allergic reactions may occur during use, including life-threatening shock. It is also important to note that Alpha-Lipon Aristo 600 mg is incompatible with glucose solution and certain other solutions. The recommended dosage of the drug is one ampoule of Alpha-Lipon Aristo 600 mg in 250 ml of isotonic sodium chloride solution per day. It is administered as a venous drip and the infusion solution should be protected from light. Possible side effects of the drug are head pressure and breathing difficulty, reactions at the injection site, changes in taste sensation, seizures, double vision, skin bleeding, platelet function disorders and allergic reactions. The medicine should be kept out of the reach of children and should not be used after the expiry date. The ready-to-use infusion solution has a shelf life of approx. 6 hours. Note that this summary is based solely on the information provided in the package leaflet. Therefore, read the package leaflet carefully and consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.