What is Thiola Ec: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Thiola Ec overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Thiola EC, Thiola

Generic Names:

  • Thiola Ec

Uses:

  • Prevents kidney stones.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Renal-Urologic Agent

Forms:

  • Tablet, Delayed Release Tablet

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What is Thiola Ec used for?

What form(s) does Thiola Ec come in

  • Tablet

  • Delayed Release Tablet

What are common Thiola Ec doses?

  • Tablet Delayed Release 100MG

  • Tablet Delayed Release 300MG

How to take Thiola Ec

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

  • Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

  • Swallow the delayed-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

  • Take the tablet at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.

  • Drink extra fluids so you will urinate more often and help prevent kidney problems.

  • Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

  • Drink extra fluids so you will urinate more often and help prevent kidney problems.

  • Take the tablet at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.

  • Swallow the delayed-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

What to do if you miss a dose of Thiola Ec

  • Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Oral routeAsk your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Thiola Ec contraindications

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to tiopronin or if you are breastfeeding.

Thiola Ec warnings

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, or if you have kidney disease, or a history of severe toxicity to d-penicillamine.

  • Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine.

  • This medicine may cause kidney problems.

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • Severe muscle weakness.

  • Severe vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach pain.

  • Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness.

  • Yellowing of your skin or whites of your eyes.

Thiola Ec interactions

  • Do not drink alcohol 2 hours before and 3 hours after using Thiola® EC.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you have kidney disease, myasthenia gravis, or Goodpasture's syndrome. Make sure your doctor knows if you have any blood disorders such as agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, or aplastic anemia.

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

  • Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

Thiola Ec side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Bloody or cloudy urine, change in how much or how often you urinate, difficult or painful urination

  • Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting

  • Swelling of the face, feet, or lower legs

  • Lumps in your body such as in armpits, neck, or thighs.

  • Severe vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach pain.

  • Yellowing of your skin or whites of your eyes.

  • Severe muscle weakness.

  • Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness.

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Joint or muscle pain

  • Skin changes.

  • Wrinkled skin

  • Change in or loss of taste

  • Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, weight loss