PREGADOC PLUS CAP

Overview

PREGADOC PLUS CAP is a Schedule H drug.

PREGADOC PLUS CAP is composed of: METHYLCOBALAMIN (750 MCG), ALPHA LIPOIC ACID (100 MG), PREGABALIN (75 MG), FOLIC ACID (1.5 MG), PYRIDOXINE (1.5 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.

Pyridoxine is vitamin B6. Vitamins occur naturally in foods such as meat, poultry, nuts, whole grains, bananas, and avocados. Vitamin B6 is important for many processes in the body.Pyridoxine injection is also used to treat some types of seizure in babies.Pyridoxine taken by mouth (oral) is available without a prescription. Injectable pyridoxine must be given by a healthcare professional. It is important for the breakdown of protein, fats, and carbohydrates from foods.

Usage

PREGABALIN is generally used to treat: Epilepsy, Fibromyalgia, Diabetic Neuropathies, Neuralgia, Postherpetic

FOLIC ACID is generally used to treat: Anemia, Pernicious Anemia, Vitamin B Deficiency

PYRIDOXINE is generally used to treat: Vitamin B 6 Deficiency, Pediatric Febrile Seizures

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 < 6month

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

How Do I Take It?

PREGADOC PLUS CAP is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for PREGADOC PLUS 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.

• You should not use pyridoxine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it.
• Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.
• Follow all directions on your prescription label.
• Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
• Do not Use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
• Follow your doctor’s instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.

Symptoms of Overdosage

FOLIC ACID over-dosage can result in: Mouth Pain, Weakness (generalized), Fatigue (tiredness), Confusion, Difficulty Concentrating
PYRIDOXINE over-dosage can result in: Hands Numbness, Feet Numbness

Common Side-Effects

PREGABALIN : Drowsiness, Dizziness, Dry Mouth, Constipation, Weight Gain
FOLIC ACID : Depression, Nausea, Loss Of Appetite, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Difficulty Sleeping, Restless Or Irritability, Unusual Taste In Mouth
PYRIDOXINE : Nausea, Head Headache, Drowsiness, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Body Burning Sensation, Tightness

Rare Side-Effects

PREGABALIN : Skin Rash, Eyes Blurred Vision, Easy Bruising, Confusion, Weakness (generalized), Fever, Hands Swelling, Legs Swelling, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body Itching
FOLIC ACID : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Fever, Body Discomfort, Wheezing, Shortness Of Breath, Difficulty Breathing

Technical Classification

PREGABALIN is categorized as: GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID ANALOGS / ANTICONVULSANTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS
FOLIC ACID is categorized as: VITAMINS / NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS
PYRIDOXINE is categorized as: VITAMINS / NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS

Available Alternatives for PREGADOC PLUS CAP

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

PREGADOC PLUS CAP

INR 117 for 10 CAPSULES

METHYLCOBALAMIN 750 MCG, ALPHA LIPOIC ACID 100 MG, PREGABALIN 75 MG, PYRIDOXINE 1.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

PRETOR M

INR 163 for 10 CAPSULES

METHYLCOBALAMIN 1500 MCG, ALPHA LIPOIC ACID 200 MG, PREGABALIN 75 MG, PYRIDOXINE 3 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG