Gabapentin 300mg and Methylcobalamin 500mcg Tablet

Gabapentin 300mg+ Methylcobalamin 500mcg Tablet is used in the treatment of continuous and intermittent neuropathic pain that may be felt as tingling, prickling, stabbing, or burning pain. The drug formulation contains two medicines: Gabapentin and Methylcobalamin. Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant and an alpha 2 delta ligand that functions by decreasing pain through the modulation of the calcium channel activity of the nerve cells. Methylcobalamin is a cobalamin (a form of vitamin B) that is a helping agent It helps in the production of myelin that protects nerve fibers as well as strengthens damaged nerve cells. Together, both medicines provide relief from the neuropathic pain caused by damaged nerve cells.

Well, the symptoms of neuropathic pain may improve by taking Gabapentin 300mg+ Methylcobalamin 500mcg Tablet before the nerves are completely rejuvenated and healed but any dosage shouldn’t be skipped and the full prescribed course must be completed. Aside from this, the Gabapentin 300mg+ Methylcobalamin 500mcg Tablet has some side effects that are mild to moderate and go away whenever the treatment is over. A patient can experience Dizziness, Tiredness, Sleepiness, and Uncoordinated body movements while taking Gabapentin 300mg+ Methylcobalamin 500mcg Tablet but no special medical attention is required.

Medical Benefits of Gabapentin 300mg and Methylcobalamin 500mcg Tablets 

Gabapentin 300mg and Methylcobalamin 500mcg Tablets are a combination of two medicines called Gabapentin and Methylcobalamin. Gabapentin is an alpha-2 delta ligand that decreases pain by modulating the calcium channel activity of the nerve cells. Methylcobalamin is a form of vitamin B that helps in the production of myelin, a substance that protects nerve fibers and rejuvenates damaged nerve cells. Together, they relieve neuropathic pain (pain from damaged nerves).

The medication belongs to the category of medicines called anticonvulsants. It is primarily used in the treatment of partial seizures (epilepsy) and various conditions of nerve pain/damage like post-herpetic neuralgia. It is also helpful to treat alcoholic neuropathy and diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage due to high blood sugar levels).

Directions for Use 

Take Gabapentin 300mg and Methylcobalamin 500mcg Tablets as per the dosage and duration prescribed by your healthcare professional.  Do not crush, chew, or break the tablets. It is advised to swallow the whole with a glass of water. 

Side Effects of Gabapentin 300mg and Methylcobalamin 500mcg Tablets 

Mostly the side effects of Gabapentin 300mg and Methylcobalamin 500mcg Tablets are mild to moderate and do not last for a long time. The side effects are individualistic in nature and vary in all users.  They usually depend on the health conditions and response to the therapy. The range of side effects observed on using the Gabapentin 300mg and Methylcobalamin 500mcg Tablets are briefed below. 

• viral infections, fever, sore throat, cough
• dizziness, drowsiness, sleepiness, or lack of sleep
• tiredness, weakness, lack of coordination or balance, muscle pain, joint pain
• nausea, vomiting, increased appetite, or lack of appetite
• confusion, emotional liability, anger, anxiety, nervousness, depression, mood changes
• abnormal thinking, slurred speech, loss of memory
• headache, numbness of body parts
• blurred vision or double vision
• flushing, high blood pressure

Drug Interactions

Gabapentin 300mg and Methylcobalamin 500mcg Tablets may interact with other medicines when taken together and cause unpleasant health effects. It can also interact with certain food items and health conditions. Do not take Gabapentin 300mg and Methylcobalamin 500mcg Tablets with the following mentioned drugs:

• painkillers (hydrocodone, acetaminophen)
• antidepressants (duloxetine, escitalopram, sertraline)
• muscle relaxants (cyclobenzaprine)
• Anti-anxiety drugs (alprazolam)
• fits medicines (pregabalin)
• antipsychotics (quetiapine)
• antibiotics (chloramphenicol)
• anti-diabetics (metformin)

Precautions and Warnings 

1. Avoid consuming alcohol as it may interact with Gabapentin 300mg and Methylcobalamin 500mcg Tablets and cause excessive dizziness and sleepiness. 

2. Do not drive when taking Gabapentin 300mg and Methylcobalamin 500mcg Tablets as it causes cause drowsiness, sleepiness, and tiredness. 

3. Store the medicine in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight. 

4. Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets. Properly dispose of expired and discarded medicines.