Mecobalamin 500 Mcg & Gabapentin 300 MG (Alu Alu) (PDMIN-G)

• Gabapentin is a prescription drug and it comes in the form of oral capsules, an immediate-release oral tablet, an extended-release oral tablet, and an oral solution.
• Gabapentin oral capsules are used to treat the following conditions such as:-
• Seizures: Gabapentin is used to cure partial seizures. It is taken together with other seizure medications in adults and in children 3 years of age and older who have epilepsy.
• Postherpetic neuralgia: This is a pain that happens due to the nerve damage caused by shingles, a painful rash that affects adults.

• Get emergency medical help if you see any kind of signs of an allergic reaction to gabapentin which are difficult breathing, hives, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Look for medical treatment if you have a serious drug reaction that can affect many parts of your body. The symptoms might include skin rash, fever, swollen glands, muscle aches, nerve weakness, unusual bruising, yellowing of your skin or eyes, or upper stomach pain.
• Consult with your doctor about the worsening or new symptoms which include mood or behavior changes, anxiety, trouble sleeping, panic attacks, hostility, irritability, agitation, aggression, restlessness, hyperactive(mentally or physically), depression, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.

Call your doctor immediately if you have:

• Blue-colored skin, lips, fingers, and toes
• Weak or shallow breathing
• Confusion, extreme drowsiness, or weakness
• Unusual or involuntary eye movements
• Problems with balance or muscle movement
• Increased seizures

Usual adult dose for Epilepsy:

Initial dose: 300 mg orally on a day 1300mg orally two times a day on day 2, then 300mg orally 3 times a day on a day 3

Maintenance dose: 300 to 600 mg orally three times a day

Maximum dose: 3600mg orally daily (in three divided doses)

Maximum time between doses in 3 times a day schedule must not exceed 12 hours.

Usual adult dose for Postherpetic Neuralgia:

Initial dose: 300mg orally on a day 1, 300mg orally 2 times daily on a day two, then 300 mg orally 3 times a day on a day 3

Titrate up as needed for pain relief

Maximum dose: 1800 mg per day(600mg orally three times a day)

Recommended titration schedule:

Day 1: 300mg orally with the evening meal

Day 2: 600mg orally with the evening meal

Day 3 to 6: 900mg orally with the evening meal

Days 7 to 10: 1200mg orally with the evening meal

Days 11 to 14: 1500mg orally with the evening meal

Day 15: 1800mg orally with the evening meal

Usual adult dose for Restless Legs Syndrome:

Gabapentin enacarbil is obtainable under the trade name Horizant: 600mg orally once a daily with food at about 5 PM

Use: for the treatment of moderate-to-serve primary Restless Legs Syndrome(RLS) in adults

• It has many benefits which help in maintaining good health which is as follow:-
• It helps in the formation of red blood cells and moreover preventing anemia. As the deficiency of Vitamin B12 does not allow our body to produce enough red blood cells, due to which you feel weak and tired.
• It also supports good bone health and thus preventing Osteoporosis.
• mecobalamin elevates mood and reduces the problem of depression. This medicine is also responsible for energy production and boosting our body.

• Nausea
• Trouble sleeping
• Dry mouth
• Change in appetite
• Restlessness
• Other side effects are Orthostatic hypotension(sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), increased heart rate, weight gain, constipation, tiredness, blurred vision, dizziness, sleepiness, difficulty in urination, Uncoordinated body movements.
• It is not necessary for all people to experience the above-written side-effects.

• This medicine should be taken by patients who are having Hypersensitivity
• You need to report to the physician if you are allergic to Mecabalamin or any other drugs.