Description
Gabapentin 300MG + Methylcobalamin 500mcg Tab – The medicine is used to treat neuropathic pains. Fortune Labs manufactures medicine by the name of GABAFOR. Fortune Labs is the firm manufacturing and responsible for the most authentic pharma medicines. For detailed information about the medicine keep reading.
About GABAFOR
The medicine comprises two formulations that are Gabapentin and Methylcobalamin. It is used to treat post-herpetic neuralgia and epilepsy. Gabapentin is an anti-convulsant and Methylcobalamin is a Mecobalamin or vitamin B12. Gabapentin works by relieving nerve pain and lowering the risk of seizures. Methylcobalamin helps in rejuvenating and protecting damaged nerve cells by producing a substance called myelin. The medicine is also used to treat alcoholic neuropathy and diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage due to high blood sugar levels).
Side Effects of GABAFOR
The commonly occurring side effects of this medicine are as follows:
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Tiredness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
If you feel that your situation is getting worse then you should see a doctor. Although there are no major side effects if you still feel that your health is deteriorating then you should definitely seek medical guidance.
Precautions
A person who has been prescribed this medicine should talk to his or her doctor if you have a medical history of heart problems, bipolar syndrome, and nervous system disorders. Also, tell your doctor if you are on hemodialysis and experience muscle pain or weakness, persistent stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should always consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Avoid direct sunlight also.
This medicine can interact with pain killers such as hydrocodone, acetaminophen, antidepressants such as duloxetine, escitalopram, sertraline, muscle relaxants such as cyclobenzaprine, anti-anxiety drugs such as alprazolam, fits medicines such as pregabalin, antipsychotics such as quetiapine, antibiotics such as chloramphenicol, and anti-diabetics such as metformin. These medicines can react with this medicine.
Avoid
One should avoid the practice of drinking as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness. Also, pregnant and lactating women should not take the medicine until or unless it is recommended by their doctor. Do not drive or operate any heavy machinery unless you are mentally and physically alert. This medicine can lower your sense of alertness. Tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems. In most cases, the medicine is not given to patients who have kidney or liver problems. However, it clearly depends on the current health condition.
