Octolipen Capsules 300mg №30

Composition

Thioctic (α-lipoic) acid 300 mg

Excipients: disubstituted Calcium phosphate (calcium phosphate), pregelatinized starch, aerosil (colloidal silicon dioxide), Magnesium stearate.

Packaging

30 pieces

Mechanism of action

OCTOLIPENE has a hepatoprotective, hypolipidemic, hypocholesterolemic, hypoglycemic effect. Improves trophism of neurons and axonal conductivity, reduces the manifestations of diabetic and alcoholic polyneuropathy.

Indications and usage

- diabetic polyneuropathy;

- alcoholic polyneuropathy.

Contraindications

- pregnancy;

- breastfeeding period;

- children's and teenage age up to 18 years (efficiency and safety of use are not established);

- hypersensitivity to the drug.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

The use of the drug during pregnancy and during breastfeeding is contraindicated.

Dosage and administration

Octolipen® in the form of capsules is administered orally at 600 mg (2 caps.) 1 time / day. Capsules are taken in the morning, on an empty stomach, 30 minutes before the first meal, without chewing, drinking plenty of water.The duration of the course is determined by the doctor.

Adverse reactions

Gastrointestinal: symptoms of dyspepsia (including nausea, vomiting, heartburn).

Metabolism: symptoms of hypoglycemia (due to improved glucose uptake).

Allergic reactions: urticaria, systemic allergic reactions (including anaphylactic shock).

Drug interactions

With simultaneous use with insulin and oral hypoglycemic agents, there is an increase in the hypoglycemic effect.

After the morning intake of thioctic acid, preparations of iron, magnesium, and dairy products (because of the calcium contained in them) are recommended to be taken after lunch or in the evening.

Ethanol reduces the therapeutic efficacy of thioctic acid.

Overdosage

Symptoms: headache, nausea, vomiting.

Treatment: symptomatic. There is no specific antidote.

Storage conditions

At a temperature from 15 ° to 25 ° С.