ALPHA LIPOIC ACID belongs to the class of 'antioxidants', primarily used to treat diabetic polyneuropathy. Diabetic polyneuropathy is a type of nerve damage that can occur if you have diabetes. High blood sugar (glucose) can injure nerves throughout your body. Diabetic neuropathy most often damages nerves in your legs and feet.
ALPHA LIPOIC ACID contains the active ingredient of alpha-lipoic acid. Alpha-lipoic acid is a free-radical scavenger that catches damaging oxygen radicals both in aqueous and lipid-soluble cell environments, thereby counteracting the sensory disorders of diabetic polyneuropathy.
Take ALPHA LIPOIC ACID as recommended it. Sometimes, you may experience certain common side effects such as dizziness, sleepiness, tiredness, headache and upset stomach. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Do not take ALPHA LIPOIC ACID if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless recommended by the doctor. ALPHA LIPOIC ACID may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if alert. ALPHA LIPOIC ACID should not be given to children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with ALPHA LIPOIC ACID as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.
Diabetic neuropathy
ALPHA LIPOIC ACID contains the active ingredient of alpha-lipoic acid. Alpha-lipoic acid is a free-radical scavenger that catches damaging oxygen radicals both in aqueous and lipid-soluble cell environments, and thereby, it protects the nerve cell from damaging degradation products and free radicals. And thus improving nerve conductivity and thereby counteracting the sensory disorders of diabetic neuropathy.
Do not take ALPHA LIPOIC ACID if you're allergic to any ingredient in it. Do not take ALPHA LIPOIC ACID if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless recommended by the doctor. ALPHA LIPOIC ACID may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if alert. ALPHA LIPOIC ACID should not be given to children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with ALPHA LIPOIC ACID to avoid unpleasant side effects. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.
Drug-Drug Interactions: ALPHA LIPOIC ACID may have interaction with antidepressant medications (amitriptyline, duloxetine, mirtazapine, fluoxetine, sertraline), anticonvulsants (gabapentin), anti-anxiety medications (diazepam, alprazolam), anti-diabetic medications (metformin), antibiotic medications (chloramphenicol), and pain killers (codeine, fentanyl, hydrocodone, morphine, oxycodone, tramadol).
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid consuming alcohol with ALPHA LIPOIC ACID to avoid unpleasant side effects.
Drug-Disease Interactions: ALPHA LIPOIC ACID may interact with disease conditions such as suicidal tendency, angioedema, creatine kinase elevations, peripheral oedema, malabsorption and anaemia.
You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with ALPHA LIPOIC ACID to avoid unpleasant side-effects.
Avoid taking ALPHA LIPOIC ACID if you are pregnant unless recommended by a doctor. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will recommend it only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Consult your doctor before taking ALPHA LIPOIC ACID, and your doctor will decide whether ALPHA LIPOIC ACID can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.
Drive only if you are physically stable and mentally focused. If you experience drowsiness after taking this medication, you should not drive or operate any machinery or vehicles.
Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
ALPHA LIPOIC ACID should not be given to children as the safety and efficacy have not been established.
Diabetic neuropathy: Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that can occur if you have diabetes. High blood sugar (glucose) can injure nerves throughout your body. Diabetic neuropathy most often damages nerves in your legs and feet.