Product Overview
• Prescription high-potency antioxidant and neuroprotective medicine • Thiotacid 600 mg film-coated tablets (alpha-lipoic acid / thioctic acid 600 mg) • Pack of 20 tablets (standard 3–4 week course) • Indicated for the treatment of peripheral diabetic neuropathy and other oxidative-stress related conditions
Product Description
Thiotacid 600 mg is the original German-brand alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) from EVA Pharma – the most clinically studied ALA formulation worldwide. It is a powerful mitochondrial antioxidant that: Regenerates other antioxidants (vitamins C & E, glutathione) Improves nerve conduction velocity Reduces symptoms of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (burning, tingling, numbness, pain) Enhances insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake Benefits • Clinically proven to significantly reduce neuropathic pain and improve nerve function (ALADIN, SYDNEY, NATHAN studies) • Once-daily dosing (600 mg) – highest evidence-based dose • Fast symptom relief – many patients notice improvement within 1–3 weeks • Excellent safety profile – used for decades in Germany as standard diabetic neuropathy treatment • Also used off-label for burning mouth syndrome, tinnitus, multiple sclerosis support, and heavy-metal chelation • Can be combined with pregabalin, gabapentin, or duloxetine for enhanced effect How to Use • Standard adult dose: 600 mg (1 tablet) once daily • Take 30–60 minutes before breakfast on an empty stomach with water (food reduces absorption by ~30%) • Swallow whole – do not crush or chew • Typical course: minimum 3–6 months for diabetic neuropathy; some patients continue long-term • Regular nerve conduction studies and symptom scoring recommended Important Warnings Rare side effects: mild nausea, skin rash, or hypoglycaemia (especially with insulin/sulfonylureas) May enhance the effect of diabetes medications – monitor blood sugar closely at start Not recommended in pregnancy/breastfeeding due to limited data Very rare reports of insulin autoimmune syndrome (Hirata disease) in predisposed individuals
