Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA)

Additional information

Weight	0.2 kg
Dimensions	5 × 5 × 12 cm

Benefits

• Promotes healthy glucose metabolism for the provision of energy
• May assist in lowering blood glucose levels
• Source of antioxidants to buffer free radicals
• Helps regenerate antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E and glutathione
• May assist in maintaining cardiovascular health
• May reduce inflammation
• Assists in maintaining healthy skin

Supplement Facts

Serving Size:	2 Capsule
Servings per Bottle:	30 Servings
Active Ingredient per Serving:	600 mg Alpha Lipoic Acid
Inactive Ingredients:	Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) (Filler), HPMC Hypromellose (Vegan Capsules)

 

• A serving equals a daily dose.
• Take two capsules daily, preferably on an empty stomach
• Discontinue use if any adverse effects are experienced.

Patient Information Leaflet

PIL Genologix Alpha lipoic acid V1.0 

 

SCHEDULING STATUS

S0

 

GENOLOGIX ALPHA LIPOIC ACID – hard capsule

Active Ingredient	Quantity per capsule	Quantity per serving
Alpha lipoic acid	300 mg	600 mg

 

Sugar free

 

COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE: Health Supplement – Fats Oils and Fatty Acids

This unregistered medicine has not been evaluated by SAHPRA for its quality, safety or intended use.

 

Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.

GENOLOGIX ALPHA LIPOIC ACID is available without a doctor’s prescription, for you to maintain your health. Nevertheless, you still need to use GENOLOGIX ALPHA LIPOIC ACID carefully to get the best results from it.

• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
• Do not share GENOLOGIX ALPHA LIPOIC ACID with any other person.
• Ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you need for information or advice.

What is in this leaflet

1. What GENOLOGIX ALPHA LIPOIC ACID is and what it is used for.
2. What you need to know before you take GENOLOGIX ALPHA LIPOIC ACID.
3. How to take GENOLOGIX ALPHA LIPOIC ACID.
4. Possible side effects.
5. How to store GENOLOGIX ALPHA LIPOIC ACID
6. Contents of the pack and other information.

 

1. What is GENOLOGIX ALPHA LIPOIC ACID used for

GENOLOGIX ALPHA LIPOIC ACID provides the body with antioxidants for the maintenance of good health. It also helps to promote healthy glucose metabolism.

 

2. What you need to know before you take GENOLOGIX ALPHA LIPOIC ACID

Do not take GENOLOGIX ALPHA LIPOIC ACID

• If you are hypersensitive (allergic) to Alpha Lipoic Acid or any of the other ingredients of GENOLOGIX ALPHA LIPOIC ACID (listed in section 6).

 

Warnings and precautions

Take special care with GENOLOGIX ALPHA LIPOIC ACID:

• If you are having any surgical procedure done. You should stop taking GENOLOGIX ALPHA LIPOIC ACID at least two weeks before an operation.
• If you have a thiamine deficiency.
• If you excessively consume alcohol.

 

Children

Not intended for children younger than 18 years.

 

Other medicines and GENOLOGIX ALPHA LIPOIC ACID

Always tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicine. (This includes all complementary and traditional medicines).

 

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are currently taking:

• Antihypertensive medicines (used to treat high blood pressure) or supplements with a blood pressure-lowering effect.
• Anticoagulant/ Anti-platelets (medicines that slows blood clotting). Alpha Lipoic Acid, as in GENOLOGIX ALPHA LIPOIC ACID, might slow blood clotting. Taking GENOLOGIX ALPHA LIPOIC ACID along with medications that also slow blood clotting might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
• Antidiabetic medicines (used to treat high blood sugar levels), or supplements which can influence blood sugar levels. Alpha Lipoic Acid, as in GENOLOGIX ALPHA LIPOIC ACID, might lower blood sugar. Taking it with other supplements with similar effects might lower blood sugar too much.
• Anti-cancer agents /alkylating agents/ antitumor anti-biotics (medicines used to treat cancer); Alpha Lipoic Acid is an antioxidant. There is some concern that antioxidants might decrease the effects of some medications used for cancer. If you are taking medications for cancer, check with your healthcare provider before taking GENOLOGIX ALPHA LIPOIC ACID
• Thyroid hormone; Alpha Lipoic Acid, as in GENOLOGIX ALPHA LIPOIC ACID, seems to decrease how well thyroid hormone works in the body. Taking GENOLOGIX ALPHA LIPOIC ACID with thyroid hormone might decrease the effects of the thyroid hormone.

 

Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility

Safety in fertility, pregnancy and lactation has not been established.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, please consult your doctor, pharmacist or other health care provider for advice before taking this medicine.

 

Driving and using machines

GENOLOGIX ALPHA LIPOIC ACID should not affect the ability of individuals to drive or operate machinery.

 

3. How to take GENOLOGIX ALPHA LIPOIC ACID

Do not share your medicines with any other person.

Always take GENOLOGIX ALPHA LIPOIC ACID exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

 

Adults: The usual dose is 2 capsules daily.

Children: Not intended for children younger than 18 years.

 

A varied diet is the most effective and safe way to achieve good nutrition, health, body composition as well as mental and physical performance

 

If you take more GENOLOGIX ALPHA LIPOIC ACID than you should

In the event of an overdosage, consult your doctor or pharmacist. If neither is available, contact the nearest hospital or poison centre.

 

If you forget to take GENOLOGIX ALPHA LIPOIC ACID

Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten individual doses.

 

4. Possible side effects

GENOLOGIX ALPHA LIPOIC ACID can have side effects.

Not all side effects reported for GENOLOGIX ALPHA LIPOIC ACID are included in this leaflet. Should your general health worsen or if you experience any untoward effects while taking GENOLOGIX ALPHA LIPOIC ACID, please consult your health care provider for advice.

 

If any of the following happens, stop taking GENOLOGIX ALPHA LIPOIC ACID and tell your doctor immediately or go to the casualty department at your nearest hospital.

If any of the following happens, stop taking GENOLOGIX ALPHA LIPOIC ACID and tell your doctor immediately or go to the casualty department at your nearest hospital.

• swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, face, lips and mouth or throat, which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing.
• rash or itching
• fainting

These are all very serious side effects. If you have them, you may have had a serious reaction to GENOLOGIX ALPHA LIPOIC ACID You may need urgent medical attention or hospitalisation.

 

Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following:

Frequent side effects:

• headache,
• heartburn,
• nausea (feeling sick),
• vomiting (being sick).

 

Side effects with unknown frequency:

• hypotension,
• skin rash and itching,
• change in urine odour,
• insulin autoimmune syndrome (IAS).

If you notice any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet, please inform your doctor or pharmacist.

 

Reporting of side effects

If you get side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects to SAHPRA via the “6.04 Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Form”, found online under SAHPRA’s publications: https://www.sahpra.org.za/Publications/Index/8.

By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of Genologix Alpha Lipoic Acid.

 

5. How to store GENOLOGIX ALPHA LIPOIC ACID.

Store all medicines out of reach of children.

Store at or below 25 °C in a dry place.

Protect from moisture and light.

 

6. Contents of the pack and other information.

The active substance is Alpha Lipoic Acid.

There other ingredients are the hypromellose capsules and microcrystalline cellulose.

 

What GENOLOGIX ALPHA LIPOIC ACID looks like and contents of the pack

Clear capsules containing a light yellow to whitish powder.

60 capsules, packed in an appropriately labelled glass bottle with a metal lid.

 

Holder of Certificate of Registration

Genologix Distributors (Pty) Ltd

Unit 16 & 17 Acacia business park

73 Nguni Way

Waterfall

3610

Email: [email protected]

Tel: +27 60 532 8317

 

This leaflet was revised in

November 2022.

Registration

To be allocated by SAHPRA

Important Information

SAFETY INFORMATION:

• Do not exceed recommended dose
• Do not use if under 18 years of age as safety in children has not been established
• If you have a known medical condition, consult your doctor before using this or any other health supplement
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a relevant health care provider prior to use
• Consumers should discontinue use and consult a relevant health care provider if they experience symptoms of low blood sugar such as sweating, paleness, chills, headache, dizziness and/or confusion
• If you have diabetes, consult a relevant health care provider prior to use

WHAT’S IN THE BOX:

• 60 vegan hard capsules (Halal & Kosher) each containing 300 mg Alpha Lipoic Acid = 30 servings of 600 mg Alpha Lipoic Acid
• Store in a cool, dark, dry place.
• Product packaging may differ slightly from the advertised image, based on packaging availability.

DISCLAIMER:

This health supplement has not been evaluated by the SAHPRA for its quality, safety or intended use. Health supplements are intended to complement health or supplement the diet. They are not intended to be used as a treatment to cure illnesses.