Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Tiopronin
- Drug class
- Reducing and Complexing Thiol
- Form
- Tablet
- Strength
- Tiopronin 100MG
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- Manufacturer
- Mission Pharma
- FDA application
- NDA019569
What is Thiola?
From the FDA label:THIOLA (tiopronin) immediate-release tablets are a reducing and cystine-binding thiol drug (CBTD) for oral use. Tiopronin is N-(2-Mercaptopropionyl) glycine and has the following structure: Tiopronin has the empirical formula C 5 H 9 NO 3 S and a molecular weight of 163.20. In this drug product tiopronin exists as a dl racemic mixture. Tiopronin is a white crystalline powder, which is freely soluble in water. Each THIOLA tablet contains 100 mg of tiopronin. The inactive ingredients in THIOLA tablets include calcium carbonate, carnauba wax, ethyl cellulose, dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate: butyl methacrylate: methyl methacrylate copolymer (Eudragit E 100), hydroxy-propyl cellulose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, povidone, sugar, talc, titanium dioxide. tiopronin-struct
How to use
2.1 Recommended Dosage 2.2 Monitoring 2.1 Recommended Dosage Adults: The recommended initial dosage in adult patients is 800 mg/day. In clinical studies, the average dosage was about 1,000 mg/day. Pediatrics: The recommended initial dosage in pediatric patients weighing 20 kg and greater is 15 mg/kg/day. Avoid dosages greater than 50 mg/kg per day in pediatric patients [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1), Use in Specific Populations (8.4)]. Administer THIOLA in 3 divided doses at the same times each day at least one hour before or 2 hours after meals. Consider starting THIOLA at a lower dosage in patients with history of severe toxicity to d-penicillamine. 2.2 Monitoring Measure urinary cystine 1 month after starting THIOLA and every 3 months thereafter. Adjust THIOLA dosage to maintain urinary cystine concentration less than 250 mg/L. Assess for proteinuria before treatment and every 3 to 6 months during treatment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. Discontinue THIOLA in patients who develop proteinuria, and monitor urinary protein and renal function. Consider restarting THIOLA treatment at a lower dosage after resolution of proteinuria. ------------------------------------------DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION------------------------------------- • The recommended initial dosage in adult patients is 800 mg/day. In clinical studies, the average dosage was about 1,000 mg/day. (2.1)…
Side effects
6.1 Clinical Trials Experience 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: • Proteinuria [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] • Hypersensitivity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, the adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of the drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Adverse reactions occurring at an incidence of ≥5% in an uncontrolled trial in 66 patients with cystinuria age 9 to 68 years are shown in the table below. Patients in group 1 had previously been treated with d-penicillamine; those in group 2 had not. Of those patients who had stopped taking d-penicillamine due to toxicity (34 out of 49 patients in group 1), 22 were able to continue treatment with THIOLA. In those without prior history of d-penicillamine treatment, 6% developed reactions of sufficient severity to require THIOLA withdrawal. Table 1 presents adverse reactions ≥5% in either treatment group occurring in this trial. Taste Disturbance A reduction in taste perception may develop. It is believed to be the result of chelation of trace metals by tiopronin. Hypogeusia is often self-limited. 6.2 Postmarketing…
Warnings
Important safety information
5.1 Proteinuria 5.2 Hypersensitivity Reactions 5.1 Proteinuria Proteinuria, including nephrotic syndrome, and membranous nephropathy, have been reported with tiopronin use. Pediatric patients receiving greater than 50 mg/kg of tiopronin per day may be at increased risk for proteinuria [see Dosage and Administration (2.2), Adverse Reactions (6.1, 6.2), Use in Specific Populations (8.4)]. Monitor patients for the development of proteinuria and discontinue therapy in patients who develop proteinuria [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)]. 5.2 Hypersensitivity Reactions Hypersensitivity reactions (drug fever, rash, fever, arthralgia and lymphadenopathy) have been reported [see Contraindications (4)]. ------------------------------------------WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS------------------------------------- • Proteinuria, including nephrotic syndrome, and membranous nephropathy, has been reported with tiopronin use. Pediatric patients receiving greater than 50 mg/kg of tiopronin per day may be at increased risk for proteinuria. (2.1, 5.1, 8.4) • Hypersensitivity reactions have been reported during tiopronin treatment. (4, 5.2)
Who should not take Thiola
THIOLA is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to tiopronin or any other components of THIOLA [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]. ----------------------------------------------CONTRAINDICATIONS------------------------------------------ • Hypersensitivity to tiopronin or any component of THIOLA (4)
Overdose — what happens if you take too much
There is no information on overdosage with tiopronin.
U.S. Poison Control: call or text 1-800-222-1222 (free, 24/7). In an emergency call 911. From the FDA label; not medical advice.
Drug class
Dosage forms
Tablet
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is there a coupon or discount for Thiola?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Thiola. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Thiola?
- Thiola is marketed by Mission Pharma. You can see Mission Pharma's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Thiola a brand-name or generic drug?
- Thiola is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Tiopronin.
- Is Thiola available over the counter?
- No. Thiola is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Thiola come in?
- Thiola is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Thiola?
- Thiola is classified as reducing and complexing thiol, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Thiola FDA-registered?
- Thiola is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA019569. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Is Thiola safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict, and we don't yet have a composite recall-safety score for Thiola. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings below, and always consult a licensed professional.
- What are the side effects of Thiola?
- Thiola's side effects are taken directly from its FDA label. From the label: 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: • Proteinuria [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] • Hypersensitivity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Bec… Both common and serious reactions are documented in full on this page. This is general reference from the FDA, not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Clinical content sourced from the FDA label via openFDA (U.S. FDA). View the FDA label on DailyMed → Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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