Gabatrix Ointment


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Esmatrix Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient Gabapentin (8% w/w) + Capsaicin (0.035% w/w) + Ketoprofen (5% w/w) + Methyl Salicylate (5% w/w)
Storage Store below 25°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassNEURO CNS
User Rating4.4
User Reviews411

FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Gabatrix?
If you miss a dose of Gabatrix, apply 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.
Answer

Gabatrix Ointment Reviews

Gabatrix is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of neuropathic pain. It interferes with the pain signal transmission through nerves., thereby decreasing the sensation of pain.

Gabatrix is for external use only. You should use this in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Clean and dry the affected area before applying this medicine to the skin. You should always wash your hands after applying it unless your hands are the affected area.

There are no major side effects associated with this medicine, but it can cause some application site burning or irritation. However, these side effects are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.

How Gabatrix Ointment Works

Gabatrix is a combination of four medicines: Gabapentin, Capsaicin, Ketoprofen, and Methyl Salicylate. Gabapentin is an alpha 2 delta ligand which decreases pain by modulating calcium channel activity of the nerve cells. Capsaicin is a plant derivative which activates certain receptors to cause prolonged desensitization of the local pain nerves. Ketoprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Methyl Salicylate is used as topical analgesic (pain reliever). It works by first cooling the skin then warming it up. This cooling and warming up action interferes with the pain signal transmission through nerves.Together, they relieve neuropathic pain (pain from damaged nerves).

How to Use Gabatrix Ointment

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment.

Benefits of Gabatrix Ointment

  • In Neuropathic pain: Gabatrix is used to treat long-lasting (chronic) pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles, or spinal cord injury. It interferes with pain signals that travel through the damaged nerves and the brain. Using this medicine regularly will improve your physical and social functioning and overall quality of life.

Uses of Gabatrix Ointment

  • Neuropathic pain

Gabatrix Ointment Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Gabatrix during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Gabatrix 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.

Quick Tips

  • Along with taking Gabatrix, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from pain.
  • Inform your doctor if you are taking any other pain-relieving medicines.
  • Gabatrix is used to treat certain types of long-lasting pain caused by damage to nerves.
  • Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth, nose and rinse thoroughly in case of accidental contact or seek medical help in case of swallowing.

References

  1. Drugs.com. Methyl Salicylate.
  2. ScienceDirect. Rubefacients.
  3. Ketoprofen. Wooburn Green, Buckinghamshire: A. Menarini Farmaceutica Internazionale SRL; 1993 [revised 28 Aug. 2018].

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