Antioxidant (dithiol)
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Pale yellow cream or serum
Typical Strength
1%–5%
Formulations
0 compounds
Formula
C₈H₁₄O₂S₂
Mol. Weight
206.3 g/mol
How It Works
Mechanism of action
Dithiol antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in both water- and fat-soluble environments and helps regenerate vitamins C and E and glutathione. It oxidizes readily, so anhydrous or airless packaging is preferred.
What compounding can change
When Alpha-Lipoic Acid is compounded for one patient, your prescriber can choose the concentration, combine it with other ingredients, and pick the base. Commercial products come in fixed strengths and bases.
Safety Considerations
Please note: Compounded medications require a prescription from a licensed prescriber for an individual patient. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. The FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality. A compounded medication is not the same as, or a generic version of, any FDA-approved drug. This page is general information, not medical advice. Your prescriber decides whether a treatment is right for you and sets the final ingredients, strength and dosage form.