Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions for GABAMAX GOLD CAP and its Constituents
- 5 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Rare Side-Effects
- 8 Disease Interactions
- 9 Technical Classification
- 10 Available Alternatives for GABAMAX GOLD CAP
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Overview
GABAMAX GOLD CAP is a Schedule H drug.GABAMAX GOLD CAP is composed of: METHYLCOBALAMIN (750 MCG), PREGABALIN (75 MG), BENFOTIAMINE (7.5 MG), VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) (7.5 MG), FOLIC ACID (0.75 MG)
Pregabalin is an anti-epileptic drug, also called an anticonvulsant. It works by slowing down impulses in the brain that cause seizures. Pregabalin also affects chemicals in the brain that send pain signals across the nervous system. Pregabalin is used to treat pain caused by fibromyalgia, or nerve pain in people with diabetes (diabetic neuropathy), herpes zoster (post-herpetic neuralgia), or spinal cord injury. Pregabalin is also used with other medications to treat partial onset seizures in adults and children who are at least 4 years old.
Folic acid is a type of B vitamin that is normally found in foods such as dried beans, peas, lentils, oranges, whole-wheat products, liver, asparagus, beets, broccoli, brussels sprouts, and spinach.Folic acid helps your body produce and maintain new cells, and also helps prevent changes to DNA that may lead to cancer.As a medication, folic acid is used to treat folic acid deficiency and certain types of anemia (lack of red blood cells) caused by folic acid deficiency.Folic acid is sometimes used in combination with other medications to treat pernicious anemia. It plays a vital role in the formation of red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout the body. It is also essential in pregnancy due to its role in the development of the unborn baby’s brain and spinal cord.
Usage
PREGABALIN is generally used to treat: Epilepsy, Fibromyalgia, Diabetic Neuropathies, Neuralgia, PostherpeticFOLIC ACID is generally used to treat: Anemia, Pernicious Anemia, Vitamin B Deficiency
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 4yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Generally considered as Safe
Precautions for GABAMAX GOLD CAP and its Constituents
Dosage should be reduced in patients with kidney disease. Use with caution in patients with heart failure since it can cause peripheral edema and weight gain. It may cause dizziness, drowsiness or blurred vision, do not drive a car or handle machinery after taking the medicine. Caution should be advised to patients with decreased platelet counts and bleeding disorders, irregular heart rhythms, during pregnancy and breast feeding.
- Folic Acid is used for the treatment of folic acid deficiency.
- It is also taken before and during pregnancy to decrease the risk of defects in the neural tube, which forms the spinal cord in the baby.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures as you may need a higher dose of the seizure medicines than what you normally take.
- You should not use this medication if you have ever had an allergic reaction to folic acid.Take folic acid exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
- Follow the directions on your prescription label.
- Take folic acid with a full glass of water.
- Follow your doctor’s instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages.
- Caution should be exercised in patients with history of long-term infection, seizure disorder, liver problems and kidney dialysis.
Symptoms of Overdosage
FOLIC ACID over-dosage can result in: Mouth Pain, Weakness (generalized), Fatigue (tiredness), Confusion, Difficulty ConcentratingCommon Side-Effects
PREGABALIN : Drowsiness, Dizziness, Dry Mouth, Constipation, Weight GainFOLIC ACID : Depression, Nausea, Loss Of Appetite, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Difficulty Sleeping, Restless Or Irritability, Unusual Taste In Mouth
Rare Side-Effects
PREGABALIN : Skin Rash, Eyes Blurred Vision, Easy Bruising, Confusion, Weakness (generalized), Fever, Hands Swelling, Legs Swelling, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body ItchingFOLIC ACID : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Fever, Body Discomfort, Wheezing, Shortness Of Breath, Difficulty Breathing
Disease Interactions
FOLIC ACID can interfere with: AnemiaTechnical Classification
PREGABALIN is categorized as: GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID ANALOGS / ANTICONVULSANTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTSFOLIC ACID is categorized as: VITAMINS / NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS
Available Alternatives for GABAMAX GOLD CAP
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
GABAMAX GOLD CAP | INR 97.4 for 10 CAPSULES | METHYLCOBALAMIN 750 MCG, PREGABALIN 75 MG, BENFOTIAMINE 7.5 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 7.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 0.75 MG |
GABAMAX GOLD CAPULE | INR 89 for 10 CAPSULES | METHYLCOBALAMIN 750.0 MCG, PREGABALIN 75.0 MG, BENFOTIAMINE 7.5 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 7.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 0.75 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
DYRICH P CAP | INR 149.9 for 10 CAPSULES | METHYLCOBALAMIN 750.0 MCG, PREGABALIN 75.0 MG, BENFOTIAMINE 7.5 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 1.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 0.75 MG |
MEGANEURON PG CAPULE | INR 89 for 10 CAPSULES | METHYLCOBALAMIN 750.0 MCG, PREGABALIN 75.0 MG, BENFOTIAMINE 7.5 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 1.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 0.75 MG |
MEGANEURON-PG CAP | INR 97.4 for 10 CAPSULES | METHYLCOBALAMIN 750 MCG, PREGABALIN 75 MG, BENFOTIAMINE 7.5 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 1.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 0.75 MG |
NERVIJEN P CAP SR | INR 108 for 10 CAPSULE SR | METHYLCOBALAMIN 750.0 MCG, PREGABALIN 75.0 MG, BENFOTIAMINE 7.5 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 1.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 0.75 MG |
NERVIJEN P CAPULE | INR 149.5 for 10 CAPSULES | METHYLCOBALAMIN 750.0 MCG, PREGABALIN 75.0 MG, BENFOTIAMINE 7.5 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 1.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 0.75 MG |
NERVIJEN P INJ | INR 144 for 10 CAPSULES | METHYLCOBALAMIN 750 MCG, PREGABALIN 75 MG, BENFOTIAMINE 7.5 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 1.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 0.75 MG |
NERVIJEN-P CAP | INR 144 for 10 CAPSULES | METHYLCOBALAMIN 750 MCG, PREGABALIN 75 MG, BENFOTIAMINE 7.5 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 1.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 0.75 MG |
PEDWIN TAB | INR 87 for 10 TABLETS | METHYLCOBALAMIN 750.0 MCG, PREGABALIN 75.0 MG, BENFOTIAMINE 7.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.0 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 1.5 MG |
PEGAWIN TAB | INR 87 for 10 TABLETS | METHYLCOBALAMIN 750.0 MCG, PREGABALIN 75.0 MG, BENFOTIAMINE 7.5 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 1.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.0 MG |
PGL M 150 CAP | INR 147.6 for 10 CAPSULES | METHYLCOBALAMIN 750.0 MG, PREGABALIN 150.0 MG, BENFOTIAMINE 7.5 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 1.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 0.75 MG |
PGL M 75 CAP | INR 103.82 for 10 CAPSULES | METHYLCOBALAMIN 750.0 MCG, PREGABALIN 75.0 MG, BENFOTIAMINE 7.5 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 1.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 0.75 MG |
PREGAMAX M CAP | INR 250 for 10 CAPSULES | METHYLCOBALAMIN 750.0 MCG, PREGABALIN 75.0 MG, BENFOTIAMINE 50.0 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 10.0 MG, FOLIC ACID 2.8 MG |