DESCRIPTION

Pregastar Plus SR 75 Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of neuropathic pain. It helps to decrease pain by controlling calcium channel activity of the nerve cells. It also provides essential nutrients to the body. Pregastar Plus SR 75 Tablet can be taken with or without food. The dose and duration will depend on what you are using it for and how well it helps your symptoms. Use it regularly and do not discontinue using it until the doctor tells you it is alright to stop. The most common side effects of this medicine include dizziness, sleepiness, and tiredness. If you experience any side effects that does not go away or worsen, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms. Before using the medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any other illnesses or disorders. It may also affect, or be affected by, some other medicines you are using so let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking. Do not consume alcohol when on treatment with this medicine as it may cause excessive sleepiness. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.

INTRODUCTION

In Neuropathic pain Pregastar Plus SR 75 Tablet is used to treat neuropathic or nerve pain. This means it helps in reducing sensations such as burning, throbbing, sharp, numbness, pins and needles pain in arms, hands, fingers, legs, feet, or toes. This improves your sleep, mood and reduces tiredness that can be caused by the pain. Pregastar Plus SR 75 Tablet also provides essential nutrients to the nerves for its proper functioning and development and protects them from further damage. Along with taking Pregastar Plus SR 75 Tablet, other treatments like physical therapy, accupuncture, massage or relaxation therapy can help you get relief from neuropathic pain. Consult your doctor who can advise you on this.

USE OF

Neuropathic pain

BENEFITS

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pregastar Plus SR 75 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

FACTBOX 

Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::NEURO CNS

HOW TO USE

Pregastar Plus SR 75 Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Pregabalin, Methylcobalamin, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) and Folic Acid. Pregabalin is an alpha 2 delta ligand which decreases pain by modulating calcium channel activity of the nerve cells. Methylcobalamin and Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) are forms of vitamin B which help in the production of myelin, a substance that protects nerve fibers and rejuvenates damaged nerve cells. Folic Acid is also a form of vitamin B which provides essential nutrients to the nerves. Together, they relieve neuropathic pain (pain from damaged nerves).

SAFETY ADVICE

– Alcohol : CAUTION – Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Pregastar Plus SR 75 Tablet. Please consult your doctor. – Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregastar Plus SR 75 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. – Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregastar Plus SR 75 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. – Driving : UNSAFE – Pregastar Plus SR 75 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. – Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Pregastar Plus SR 75 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Pregastar Plus SR 75 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. – Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Pregastar Plus SR 75 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Pregastar Plus SR 75 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

IF MISS

If you miss a dose of Pregastar Plus SR 75 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

COMMON SIDE EFFECT

Sleepiness | Tiredness | Uncoordinated body movements

ALCOHOL INTERACTION

CAUTION

PREGNANCY INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

LACTATION INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

KIDNEY INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

LIVER INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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