FOLIC ACID+MECOBALAMIN+PREGABALIN+PYRIDOXINE is a combination of medicine that belongs to the class of medicines known as ‘anticonvulsant'. It is primarily used for the treatment of neuropathic pain. Neuropathic pain is a chronic nerve pain usually caused by damaged nerves due to a variety of diseases like diabetes, shingles (viral infection that causes a painful rash) or spinal cord injury, injuries to tissue, muscles or joints.
FOLIC ACID+MECOBALAMIN+PREGABALIN+PYRIDOXINE contains four medicines namely Pregabalin, Mecobalamin, Folic acid and Pyridoxine. Pregabalin works by calming the damaged or overactive nerves in your body that may cause nerve or musculoskeletal pain or seizures. Besides this, it also decreases the number of pain signals sent out by damaged nerves in the body. Mecobalamin and pyridoxine both are forms of vitamin B and helps in the reconstruction and protection of damaged nerve cells by producing a substance called myelin. A folic acid is also a form of vitamin B that helps in providing essential nutrients to the nerves. Together, FOLIC ACID+MECOBALAMIN+PREGABALIN+PYRIDOXINE helps in providing relief from neuropathic (damage nerve) pain.
Take FOLIC ACID+MECOBALAMIN+PREGABALIN+PYRIDOXINE as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take FOLIC ACID+MECOBALAMIN+PREGABALIN+PYRIDOXINE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. You may experience dizziness, tiredness, sleepiness and uncoordinated body movements. Most of these side effects of FOLIC ACID+MECOBALAMIN+PREGABALIN+PYRIDOXINE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
To treat your condition effectually, continue taking FOLIC ACID+MECOBALAMIN+PREGABALIN+PYRIDOXINE for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Please do not stop taking FOLIC ACID+MECOBALAMIN+PREGABALIN+PYRIDOXINE without consulting your doctor as it could cause withdrawal symptoms. FOLIC ACID+MECOBALAMIN+PREGABALIN+PYRIDOXINE should not be given to children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Do not take FOLIC ACID+MECOBALAMIN+PREGABALIN+PYRIDOXINE if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. FOLIC ACID+MECOBALAMIN+PREGABALIN+PYRIDOXINE causes drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid consuming alcohol along with FOLIC ACID+MECOBALAMIN+PREGABALIN+PYRIDOXINE as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.
Neuropathic pain
FOLIC ACID+MECOBALAMIN+PREGABALIN+PYRIDOXINE is a combination of four medicines namely Pregabalin, Mecobalamin, Folic acid and Pyridoxine. Pregabalin is an anti-convulsant that affects the chemicals in the brain that send pain signals across the nervous system. It works by binding to the specific site on voltage-gated calcium channels, this helps relieve nerve pain and lowers the risk of seizures. Mecobalamin and pyridoxine both are forms of vitamin B and helps in the reconstruction and protection of damaged nerve cells by producing a substance called myelin. Folic acid is a vitamin that helps in providing essential nutrients to the nerves. Together, FOLIC ACID+MECOBALAMIN+PREGABALIN+PYRIDOXINE helps in providing relief from neuropathic pain. Additionally, FOLIC ACID+MECOBALAMIN+PREGABALIN+PYRIDOXINE may also be used to treat diabetic neuropathy, fibromyalgia (muscle pain) and postherpetic neuralgia (burning pain in nerves and skin).
Do not take FOLIC ACID+MECOBALAMIN+PREGABALIN+PYRIDOXINE if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor before taking FOLIC ACID+MECOBALAMIN+PREGABALIN+PYRIDOXINE if you have or had heart problems or bipolar syndrome. Please do not stop taking FOLIC ACID+MECOBALAMIN+PREGABALIN+PYRIDOXINE without consulting your doctor as it could cause withdrawal symptoms. Do not take FOLIC ACID+MECOBALAMIN+PREGABALIN+PYRIDOXINE if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. FOLIC ACID+MECOBALAMIN+PREGABALIN+PYRIDOXINE causes drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. FOLIC ACID+MECOBALAMIN+PREGABALIN+PYRIDOXINE should not be given to children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with FOLIC ACID+MECOBALAMIN+PREGABALIN+PYRIDOXINE as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.
Drug-Drug Interactions: FOLIC ACID+MECOBALAMIN+PREGABALIN+PYRIDOXINE may have interaction with other anti-convulsant medications (gabapentin, phenobarbital, phenytoin), antidepressant medications (amitriptyline, duloxetine, mirtazapine, fluoxetine, sertraline), pain killer medications (codeine, fentanyl, hydrocodone, morphine, oxycodone, tramadol), anti-anxiety medications (diazepam, alprazolam), anti-diabetic medications (metformin), immunosuppressant medications (methotrexate), anti-rheumatoid medications (sulfasalazine), antibiotic medications (neomycin, chloramphenicol), anti-cancer medications (altretamine), anti-Parkinson’s medications (levodopa).
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking FOLIC ACID+MECOBALAMIN+PREGABALIN+PYRIDOXINE as it might cause increased dizziness and sleepiness.
Drug- Disease Interactions: FOLIC ACID+MECOBALAMIN+PREGABALIN+PYRIDOXINE may have interactions with disease conditions such as suicidal tendency, heart problems, liver/kidney impairment angioedema, peripheral edema, malabsorption and anemia.
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking FOLIC ACID+MECOBALAMIN+PREGABALIN+PYRIDOXINE as it may increase dizziness and sleepiness.
Avoid taking FOLIC ACID+MECOBALAMIN+PREGABALIN+PYRIDOXINE if you are pregnant unless prescribed by a doctor. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Consult your doctor before taking FOLIC ACID+MECOBALAMIN+PREGABALIN+PYRIDOXINE, your doctor will decide whether FOLIC ACID+MECOBALAMIN+PREGABALIN+PYRIDOXINE can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.
FOLIC ACID+MECOBALAMIN+PREGABALIN+PYRIDOXINE causes dizziness, sleepiness and tiredness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.
Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
FOLIC ACID+MECOBALAMIN+PREGABALIN+PYRIDOXINE should not be given to children as the safety and efficacy have not been established.
Neuropathic pain: Neuropathic pain is caused due to damage to sensory nerves. It is caused by chronic progressive nerve disease or due to infection or injury. The pain could be intermittent or continuous, which is felt as a prickling, stabbing, tingling or burning sensation. A feeling of numbness and loss of sensations is also common with neuropathic pain. Usually, the body sends the pain signals when there is an injury, but with neuropathic pain, the pain is not triggered by an injury, the body unpromptedly sends the pain signals. Symptoms include spontaneous, untriggered pain, unpleasant feeling, shooting, burning or stabbing pain, difficulty resting or sleeping and evoked pain (pain caused by events that are usually not painful).
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