About sodium dichloroacetate
Investigational metabolic agent
Used for
- Studied for lactic acidosis and certain inherited metabolic disorders.
- Not an established treatment for cancer or other conditions.
Usual adult dose
No standard approved dose; dosing depends on the investigational condition and specialist protocol.
Usual dose in children
No standard approved dose; specialist protocols vary by condition.
Common side effects
- Peripheral nerve damage, such as numbness or tingling
- Nausea and vomiting
- Liver enzyme increases
- Fatigue or weakness
Important warnings
- Can cause potentially lasting nerve damage, especially with prolonged use.
- May affect liver function; monitoring is needed in studied protocols.
- Unapproved products may have uncertain quality and dosing.
- Use only under specialist supervision in a clinical study or protocol.
Pregnancy
Safety is not established; avoid use during pregnancy unless a specialist determines otherwise.
Breastfeeding
Safety is not established; breastfeeding use is not recommended.
Interactions
- Alcohol may worsen nerve-related side effects.
- Medicines that affect liver function may require added monitoring.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.