Lipoic acid, tablets 25 mg 50 pcs

Lipoic acid is a coenzyme that participates in oxidative decarboxylation of pyruvic acid and alpha-keto acids and plays an important role in the energy balance of the body.

In the nature of the biochemical action of lipoic acid is similar to the B vitamins.

Lipoic acid is involved in the regulation of lipid and carbohydrate metabolism, has a lipotropic effect, affects cholesterol metabolism, improves liver function and has a detoxifying effect when poisoned with salts of heavy metals and other intoxications.

Indications

It is used in the treatment of patients with steatohepatitis of different etiology, in intoxication.

Active ingredient

Composition

Active ingredient:

Lipoic acid;

Associates:

sugar,

glucose,

starch,

p> calcium stearate,

stearic acid,

talc.

Shell:

.Aerosil, wax, titanium dioxide, magnesium carbonate basic, vaseline oil, polyvinylpyrrolidone, sugar, talc, yellow water-soluble dye KF-6001, or tropeolin O, or quinoline yellow E-104

How to take, the dosage

Ingestion after meals. Adults – 0.05 g (2 tablets of 0.025 g) 3-4 times a day.

Children over 6 years of age – 0.012-0.024 g (1-2 tablets of 0.012 g) 2-3 times a day.

The course of treatment is 20-30 days.

If necessary the treatment course is repeated in 1 month upon prescription.

Interaction

Potentiates the anti-inflammatory effect of glucocorticoids.

Decreases the effectiveness of cisplatin. Increases the effect of insulin and oral hypoglycemic agents.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the drug.

Side effects

Dyspeptic phenomena, allergic reactions, hypoglycemia are possible.