Gabapin Plus 300 Tablet (Gabapentin 300mg/ Methylcobalamin 0.5mg/Alpha Lipoic Acid)

Gabapin Plus 300mg Tablet is a combination medicine that consists of Gabapentin, Methylcobalamin and Alpha-lipoic acid. It is used in the treatment of neuropathic pain (pain from nerve damage). It can occur due to various conditions like diabetes, cancer, spine disorders, thyroid problems, etc. Gabapin Plus 300 mg Tablet works by blocking the pain signals to your brain. It also helps in the formation of a protective covering (myelin) of the nerve fibres and repairs your damaged nerves.

Gabapin Plus 300mg Tablet may cause side effects like sleepiness, dizziness, weakness, and loss of coordination. These side effects are temporary and usually resolve when your body adapts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or bother you. This medicine may cause mood and behavioural changes. If you develop mood changes or suicidal thoughts, contact your doctor immediately. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines after taking this medicine as it may affect your concentration.

Gabapin Plus 300mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach or as prescribed by your doctor. You should keep taking this medicine as long as your doctor prescribes it, even if you feel better after taking few doses. Abrupt discontinuation may result in withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, fatigue, sweating, vomiting, depression, seizures, and hallucinations.

Gabapin Plus 300mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 6 years of age. Inform your doctor if you are allergic to this medicine. Also, let your doctor know if you have kidney problems or any other medical conditions. Consult your doctor before using Gabapin Plus 300 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Major & minor side effects for Gabapin Plus 300 mg Tablet

Diarrhoea

Dizziness

Headache

Skin rash

Chest pain and discomfort

Uncontrolled eye movements

Unusual tiredness and weakness

Irritability

Blurred vision

Lower back pain

Dry mouth

Weight gain

Stomach pain

Sweating

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What is it prescribed for?

Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that occurs due to damage of the nerves located outside of your brain and spinal cord (peripheral nerves). It often causes weakness, numbness, and pain, usually in the hands and feet. Gabapin Plus 300 mg Tablet is used to relieve the symptoms caused by nerve damage in the feet and hands.

Allergy

Avoid taking Gabapin Plus 300mg Tablet if you are allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Leber’s disease

Gabapin Plus 300 mg Tablet is not recommended if you have Leber’s disease. It is a rare genetic disorder in which there is a painless loss of vision due to optic nerve damage in your eyes. Gabapin Plus 300 mg Tablet may increase the risk of this problem and may worsen your condition.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Gabapin Plus 300 mg Tablet is not recommended to be used in pregnancy as it may harm your developing foetus. This medicine is prescribed by your doctor only when the potential benefits outweigh the risks. Do not take or stop this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Breast-feeding

Gabapin Plus 300 mg Tablet passes into the breastmilk. Therefore, this medicine is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor before using this medicine. If this medicine is used, your baby should be monitored for undesired effects if any.

General warnings

Elderly

Gabapin Plus 300 mg Tablet should be used with caution in old people due to the increase in the risk of serious side effects. As the kidney function also declines with age, an appropriate dose adjustment or an alternative treatment option may be necessary.

Other medicines

Gabapin Plus 300 mg Tablet can interact with other medicines becomes less effective or increase the risk of side effects. Hence, inform your doctor of your ongoing medicines if any including any herbs and supplements.

Use of antacids

Antacids may reduce the absorption of Gabapin Plus 300 mg Tablet in your stomach and intestine. Hence, an appropriate time gap should be maintained between the intake of antacids and this medicine.

Suicidal thoughts

Use of Gabapin Plus 300mg Tablet may lead to suicidal tendencies. Report any mood changes to your doctor immediately so that appropriate counselling can be done. Your doctor may monitor your condition for any change in your mood or behaviour while using this medicine.

Use in Children

Gabapin Plus 300 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children less than 6 years of age as the safety and efficacy information is not available.

Driving or operating machines

Gabapin Plus 300 mg Tablet may cause blurred vision or dizziness in some people. Do not perform activities such as driving vehicles or operating machines after taking this medicine.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose of Gabapin Plus 300 mg Tablet as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose. The overdose of Gabapin Plus 300 mg Tablet may lead to complications like breathing difficulty, abnormal heartbeats, depression, and coma. Consult your doctor immediately if you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of this medicine.

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol should be avoided while you are on the treatment with Gabapin Plus 300 mg Tablet as it increases the risk of side effects such as dizziness, difficulty in concentration, etc.

Interaction with Medicine

Duloxetine

Omeprazole

Ranitidine

Antidiabetic drugs

Buprenorphine

Disease interactions

Kidney diseases

Gabapin Plus 300mg Tablet is mainly excreted by your kidneys. Hence, use this medicine with caution due to the risk of kidney damage. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine as needed based on your clinical condition.

Gastro-intestinal surgery

Gabapin Plus 300 mg Tablet should be used with caution if you have undergone a recent gastrointestinal surgery (surgery of stomach and intestines)as it may decrease the absorption of this medicine from your stomach. This will reduce the effect of this medicine.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

Take Gabapin Plus 300mg Tablet on an empty stomach. Do not crush or chew the tablet. Take this medicine in doses and for the duration as prescribed by your doctor.

Take  Gabapin Plus 300 mg Tablet around the same time every day so that a constant level of this medicine is maintained in your body.

Avoid taking this medicine with an antacid (a medicine used to relieve acidity) as it can reduce the absorption of Gabapin Plus 300 mg Tablet in your stomach.

Avoid driving or any activity that requires your mental focus as Gabapin Plus 300 mg Tablet can cause sleepiness and/or drowsiness which can affect your ability to focus.

You should not stop taking Gabapin Plus 300 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor as this can cause withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, fatigue, sweating, vomiting, depression, seizures and hallucinations.