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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Mint Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Mecofree-G Tablet

Mecofree-G Tablet is used to treat nerve pain/damage, such as post-herpetic neuralgia. Neuralgia is a chronic pain condition of the nerves that occurs due to nerve damage or other neurological conditions like neuropathy, trigeminal neuralgia or shingles.

Mecofree-G Tablet contains Gabapentin and Methylcobalamin. Gabapentin calms overactive nerves and interferes with pain signals travelling through the brain and spine. Methylcobalamin rejuvenates and protects damaged nerve cells by producing a substance called myelin.

Sometimes, Mecofree-G Tablet may cause common side effects such as dizziness, sleepiness, tiredness, nausea, and vomiting. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Let your doctor know if you are using any prescription, non-prescription drugs, and herbal products before starting Mecofree-G Tablet . If you are a pregnant or breastfeeding mother, please consult your doctor before taking Mecofree-G Tablet .

Uses of Mecofree-G Tablet

Mecofree-G Tablet is used in the treatment of neuropathic pain (nerve pain). The detailed uses of Mecofree-G Tablet are as follows:

  • Treats Neuropathic Pain: Mecofree-G Tablet is used to relieve nerve pain caused by conditions such as diabetes (diabetic neuropathy), shingles/ herpes zoster infection (post-herpetic neuralgia), or spinal cord injury.
  • Promotes Nerve Health: Methylcobalamin (vitamin B12) in Mecofree-G Tablet supports the regeneration and repair of damaged nerves, thereby improving nerve function.

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Directions for Use

  • Mecofree-G Tablet can be taken with or without food as advised by the doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Swallow Mecofree-G Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not chew, crush, or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Mecofree-G Tablet is used to treat nerve pain/damage, such as post-herpetic neuralgia.
  • Gabapentin calms overactive nerves and interferes with pain signals travelling through the brain and spine.
  • Methylcobalamin rejuvenates and protects damaged nerve cells by producing a substance called myelin.
  • Together, it helps improve nerve health.

How Mecofree-G Tablet Works

Mecofree-G Tablet contains Gabapentin and Methylcobalamin. Gabapentin calms overactive nerves and interferes with pain signals travelling through the brain and spine. Methylcobalamin rejuvenates and protects damaged nerve cells by producing a substance called myelin.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep out of sight and reach of children.• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.
Side effects of Mecofree-G Tablet
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.

What if I have taken an overdose of Mecofree-G Tablet

An overdose of Mecofree-G Tablet may cause unpleasant side effects. If you suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

  • Inform your doctor before taking Mecofree-G Tablet if you have a medical history of heart problems, bipolar disorder, and nervous system disorders.
  • Consult your doctor if you are on haemodialysis and experience muscle pain or weakness, persistent stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting.
  • Please do not stop taking Mecofree-G Tablet without consulting your doctor as it could cause withdrawal symptoms.
  • Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Mecofree-G Tablet .
  • Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies.
  • Keep Mecofree-G Tablet away from direct sunlight. Do not store Mecofree-G Tablet above 25ºC and keep it away from direct sunlight.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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GabapentinOxycodone
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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GabapentinOxycodone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mecofree-G Tablet:
Combining Oxycodone with Mecofree-G Tablet can increase the risk of CNS depression.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Mecofree-G Tablet with Oxycodone together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any symptoms like trouble breathing, dizziness, or trouble focusing, make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Mecofree-G Tablet:
Taking fentanyl with other drugs that cause central nervous system depression, such as Mecofree-G Tablet, might result in an increased risk of adverse effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although combining Fentanyl and Mecofree-G Tablet may cause an interaction, they can be used if advised by your doctor. Consult your doctor immediately if you feel drowsiness, trouble breathing, dizziness, or confusion. If you have any of the above symptoms, it is advised not to drive or use any hazardous machinery. Do not stop taking any medication without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Mecofree-G Tablet:
Co-administration of Tramadol with Mecofree-G Tablet may cause central nervous system depression and lead to serious side effects such as respiratory distress (build-up of fluid in the air sacs of the lungs).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Mecofree-G Tablet and Tramadol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience shortness of breath, fast heart rate, fast breathing, extreme tiredness, fever, cough with phlegm, or shallow breaths, please consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
GabapentinRemifentanil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mecofree-G Tablet:
Combining Remifentanil with Mecofree-G Tablet can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Mecofree-G Tablet with Remifentanil together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any symptoms like trouble breathing, dizziness, or trouble focusing, make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
GabapentinCodeine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mecofree-G Tablet:
Combining Codeine with Mecofree-G Tablet can increase the risk of CNS depression.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Mecofree-G Tablet with Codeine together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any symptoms like trouble breathing, feeling dizzy or tired, or having trouble focusing, make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
GabapentinSufentanil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mecofree-G Tablet:
Combining Sufentanil with Mecofree-G Tablet can increase the risk of CNS depression.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Mecofree-G Tablet and Sufentanil, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. It's important to keep an eye on your health and talk to a doctor about any concerns. They can recommend different options that won't cause any problems. If you notice any symptoms like trouble breathing, feeling dizzy or tired, or having trouble focusing, make sure to call your doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Mecofree-G Tablet:
Using Ketamine together with Mecofree-G Tablet may increase side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ketamine and Mecofree-G Tablet together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. If you start feeling dizzy, tired, confused, have trouble focusing, feel very sleepy, or have trouble breathing, make sure to call a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
GabapentinEsketamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mecofree-G Tablet:
Combining Mecofree-G Tablet with Esketamine can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Mecofree-G Tablet and Esketamine together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. Consult a doctor if you experience any symptoms such as drowsiness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in thinking, judgment, reaction speed, and motor coordination. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
GabapentinMethadone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mecofree-G Tablet:
Co-administration of Methadone and Mecofree-G Tablet may cause central nervous system depression and lead to serious side effects such as respiratory distress (build-up of fluid in the air sacs of the lungs).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Mecofree-G Tablet and Methadone, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience shortness of breath, fast heart rate, fast breathing, extreme tiredness, fever, cough with phlegm, or shallow breaths, please consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
GabapentinPethidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mecofree-G Tablet:
Combining Meperidine with Mecofree-G Tablet can increase the risk of CNS depression.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Pethidine with Mecofree-G Tablet can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include food rich in vitamins B and D in your diet, as they can help improve nerve health and prevent nerve pain.
  • Include cayenne pepper in your diet as it can help in lowering neuropathic pain.
  • Exercising regularly helps in improving overall health and combating pain. 
  • Rest well; get plenty of sleep.
  • Try taking a warm bath as it can be soothing. It helps in increasing blood circulation, thereby decreases numbness and pain.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Meditation and yoga can help lower stress, decrease pain sensitivity and improves coping skills.
  • Physical relaxation and massages can help provide symptomatic relief.
  • Learn about techniques for sitting, stretching, moving, and standing from a physical or occupational therapist. These can help prevent pain.
  • Acupuncture can be helpful by stimulating pressure points.
  • Using essential oils for massages can help increase circulation and boosts healing.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTICONVULSANT
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Mecofree-G Tablet as it may increase dizziness and sleepiness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Mecofree-G Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy unless prescribed by a doctor. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning to conceive before taking Mecofree-G Tablet .

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Gabapentin in Mecofree-G Tablet is excreted into breast milk. Please consult your doctor before taking Mecofree-G Tablet if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Unsafe

Mecofree-G Tablet causes drowsiness, sleepiness and tiredness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are mentally and physically alert.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Mecofree-G Tablet . Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before taking Mecofree-G Tablet . Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment.

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Children

Caution

Mecofree-G Tablet is not recommended in children less than three years of age. The doctor will prescribe the dosage of Mecofree-G Tablet based on the child's age and weight.

FAQs

Mecofree-G Tablet is used to treat nerve pain.

Mecofree-G Tablet contains Gabapentin and Methylcobalamin. Gabapentin calms overactive nerves and interferes with pain signals travelling through the brain and spine. Methylcobalamin rejuvenates and protects damaged nerve cells by producing a substance called myelin.

Mecofree-G Tablet may cause weight gain due to an increase in appetite. Maintain a healthy weight by regular exercise and following a balanced diet.

People taking Mecofree-G Tablet should be closely monitored for suicidal thoughts or behaviour. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies.

If Mecofree-G Tablet is taken along with antacid medicines containing aluminium and magnesium, it may lower the absorption of Mecofree-G Tablet from the stomach. To avoid this, maintain a gap of two hours between Mecofree-G Tablet and antacid medicines.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and follow your usual dosage.

Neuropathic pain is a chronic progressive nerve disease that occurs due to damaged sensory nerves. Neuropathic pain is stabbing, tingling, and sharp while muscle pain is dull and steady or crampy and spasmodic.

Inform your doctor before taking Mecofree-G Tablet if you have a medical history of heart problems, bipolar syndrome, and nervous system disorders. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Mecofree-G Tablet .

Mecofree-G Tablet is a combination medicine containing Gabapentin (anticonvulsant) and Methylcobalamin (Mecobalamin or vitamin B12). It is used to treat neuropathic pain.

Peripheral neuropathy affects the nerves outside your brain or spinal cord. It causes tingling sensation, pain, numbness and burning sensation.

Do not discontinue Mecofree-G Tablet without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectively, keep taking Mecofree-G Tablet for the prescribed duration.

Mecofree-G Tablet may cause sleepiness as a side effect. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.

No, do not take a higher than the recommended dose of Mecofree-G Tablet as it might cause an overdose. Take Mecofree-G Tablet in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.

Store Mecofree-G Tablet at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep out of sight and reach of children.

Mecofree-G Tablet may cause side effects like dizziness, sleepiness, tiredness, nausea and vomiting. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects for a longer duration.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Plot No 55, Industrial Area, Phase 2 Panchkula -134 112, Haryana
Other Info - MEC0631

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