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Folax-G Tab Substitute

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Composition:

GABAPENTIN-300MG + METHYLCOBALAMIN-500MCG

Uses:

<p>Folax-G Tab is used in the treatment of neuropathic pain (nerve pain). The detailed uses of Folax-G Tab are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Treats Neuropathic Pain:</strong> Folax-G Tab is used to relieve nerve pain caused by conditions such as diabetes (diabetic neuropathy), shingles/ herpes zoster infection (post-herpetic neuralgia), or spinal cord injury.</li><li><strong>Promotes Nerve Health:</strong> Methylcobalamin (vitamin B12) in Folax-G Tab supports the regeneration and repair of damaged nerves, thereby improving nerve function.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Folax-G Tab is used to treat nerve pain/damage, such as post-herpetic neuralgia.
  • Gabapentin calms overactive nerves and interferes with pain signals travelling through the brain and spine.
  • Methylcobalamin rejuvenates and protects damaged nerve cells by producing a substance called myelin.
  • Together, it helps improve nerve health.

FAQs

Folax-G Tab is used to treat nerve pain.

Folax-G Tab contains Gabapentin and Methylcobalamin. Gabapentin calms overactive nerves and interferes with pain signals travelling through the brain and spine. Methylcobalamin rejuvenates and protects damaged nerve cells by producing a substance called myelin.

Folax-G Tab may cause weight gain due to an increase in appetite. Maintain a healthy weight by regular exercise and following a balanced diet.

People taking Folax-G Tab should be closely monitored for suicidal thoughts or behaviour. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies.

If Folax-G Tab is taken along with antacid medicines containing aluminium and magnesium, it may lower the absorption of Folax-G Tab from the stomach. To avoid this, maintain a gap of two hours between Folax-G Tab and antacid medicines.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and follow your usual dosage.

Neuropathic pain is a chronic progressive nerve disease that occurs due to damaged sensory nerves. Neuropathic pain is stabbing, tingling, and sharp while muscle pain is dull and steady or crampy and spasmodic.

Inform your doctor before taking Folax-G Tab if you have a medical history of heart problems, bipolar syndrome, and nervous system disorders. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Folax-G Tab .

Folax-G Tab is a combination medicine containing Gabapentin (anticonvulsant) and Methylcobalamin (Mecobalamin or vitamin B12). It is used to treat neuropathic pain.

Peripheral neuropathy affects the nerves outside your brain or spinal cord. It causes tingling sensation, pain, numbness and burning sensation.

Do not discontinue Folax-G Tab without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectively, keep taking Folax-G Tab for the prescribed duration.

Folax-G Tab may cause sleepiness as a side effect. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.

No, do not take a higher than the recommended dose of Folax-G Tab as it might cause an overdose. Take Folax-G Tab in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.

Store Folax-G Tab at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep out of sight and reach of children.

Folax-G Tab may cause side effects like dizziness, sleepiness, tiredness, nausea and vomiting. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects for a longer duration.

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