Gabapax L Tube Of 30gm Gel

Gabapax L Gel is a pain-relieving medicine used to treat neuropathic pain. Neuropathic pain is long-lasting pain caused by damage or injury to the nerves due to diabetes, sciatica, operation, or trauma. Gabapax L Gel contains a combination of gabapentin and lidocaine as active substances that work by reducing pain, redness, and swelling.

Gabapax L Gel is meant for external application only. You should use this ointment exactly as recommended by the doctor. Do not use more Gabapax L Gel or apply it more often than recommended by your doctor.

This medicine should not be used in children less than 18 years of age.

Dosage

Overdose

• Gabapax L Gel is meant for external application, and hence cases of overdose are unlikely. However, the symptoms of overdose include dizziness, blurred vision, chest pain, difficulty breathing. Upon accidental ingestion, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
• If you have applied extra quantities of it, wipe out the excess of the medicine with tissue or cotton.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed applying Gabapax L Gel, apply it as soon as possible. If it's time for your next application, then skip the missed application and continue with your regular application schedule. Do not over-apply this medicine to compensate for the missed application.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Gabapax L Gel contains gabapentin and lidocaine as active substances.
• Gabapentin binds to certain proteins in the body and causes a reduction in pain.
• Lidocaine is a topical anaesthetic that prevents pain by blocking pain signals at the nerve endings in the skin.

Directions for Use

• Gabapax L Gel should be used as recommended by your doctor.
• Clean and dry your hands before and after applying the medicine.
• Apply a thin layer of Gabapax L Gel to the affected area and rub gently.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I use Gabapax L Gel during pregnancy?

There is limited information on the effect of Gabapax L Gel in pregnancy. Gabapax L Gel should only be used in pregnancy if recommended by your doctor.

Breast Feeding

Can I use Gabapax L Gel while breastfeeding?

Gabapax L Gel may pass into human breast milk. Gabapax L Gel should only be used in breastfeeding women if recommended by the doctor. Breastfeeding women should not use this medicine on their breasts.

Driving

Can I drive if I have used Gabapax L Gel?

There is limited information on the effect of Gabapax L Gel on driving ability. If you experience any side effects which may affect your ability to drive safely, it is advised to avoid driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Gabapax L Gel?

There is limited information available regarding the interaction of alcohol with Gabapax L Gel. Ask your doctor for advice on alcohol intake along with Gabapax L Gel.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You are elderly, ill, or weak.
• You develop skin irritation after using Gabapax L Gel.
• You have a history of allergy to lidocaine, gabapentin, or other ingredients of the medicine, especially other local anaesthetics.
• You are scheduled to have a vaccination soon.
• You are taking medicines for irregular/abnormal heart rhythm like amiodarone.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to gabapentin, lidocaine, or any other ingredient of Gabapax L Gel.
• If you are allergic to any amide-type local anaesthetic like bupivacaine, ropivacaine. If you are not sure what these medicines are, please confirm with your doctor.

Side effects

• Irritation
• Redness
• Rashes
• Itching

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Since Gabapax L Gel is to be used externally on the skin, it is less likely to interact with other medicines.
• However, consult your doctor if you are taking other medicines for treating other health conditions.
• Particular care should be taken if you are using medicines to treat abnormal/irregular heart rhythm (tocainide, mexiletine).
• The use of Gabapax L Gel with medicines for treating acid indigestion (cimetidine), high blood pressure (propranolol), in high doses or for a long period of time may increase the level of Gabapax L Gel in the body.
• Gabapax L Gel when used together with other local anaesthetics may increase the risk of toxicity.

Storage and disposal

• Store in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is neuropathic pain?

Neuropathic pain is long-lasting pain caused by damage or injury to the nerves due to diabetes, sciatica, operation, or trauma.

How does Gabapax L Gel work for nerve pain?

Gabapentin in Gabapax L Gel binds to certain proteins in the body and causes a reduction in pain. Lidocaine in Gabapax L Gel prevents pain by blocking pain signals at the nerve endings in the skin.

Is Gabapax L Gel a pain killer?

Gabapax L Gel provides pain relief and is used to treat nerve pain.