Tripcobal 10mg/500mcg Tablet


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Trimark Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient Amitriptyline (10mg) + Methylcobalamin (500mcg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassNEURO CNS
User Rating4.1
User Reviews675

FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Tripcobal Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Tripcobal 10mg/500mcg, 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.
Answer

Tripcobal 10mg/500mcg Tablet Reviews

Tripcobal 10mg/500mcg is a combination of two medicines used to treat neuropathic pain. It works by protecting the nerve fibers against damage, repairing the damaged nerves. This way it effectively relieves the pain sensation and also elevates the mood.

Tripcobal 10mg/500mcg may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of the treatment even if you feel better. It is important not to stop taking this medicine suddenly.

Some common side effects of this medicine include constipation, dry mouth, difficulty in urination, drowsiness, blurred vision, and increased heart rate. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.

You should avoid alcohol while taking Tripcobal 10mg/500mcg, as it may worsen certain side effects. This medicine can also lead to weight gain, eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.

How Tripcobal 10mg/500mcg Tablet Works

Tripcobal 10mg/500mcg is a combination of two medicines:.

How to Use Tripcobal 10mg/500mcg Tablet

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. Tripcobal 10mg/500mcg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Tripcobal 10mg/500mcg Tablet

  • In Neuropathic pain: Tripcobal 10mg/500mcg is a combination of medicines used to treat long-lasting (chronic) pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles or spinal cord injury. It reduces pain and its associated symptoms such as mood changes, sleep problems, and tiredness. It interferes with pain signals that travel through the damaged nerves and the brain and gives relief from nerve pain. It also contains nutritional supplements that improve nerve conduction.

Uses of Tripcobal 10mg/500mcg Tablet

  • Neuropathic pain

Tripcobal 10mg/500mcg Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Kidney  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tripcobal 10mg/500mcg is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Tripcobal 10mg/500mcg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  UNSAFE
Tripcobal 10mg/500mcg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Tripcobal 10mg/500mcg may impair your alertness which may affect your ability to drive.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tripcobal 10mg/500mcg 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
Tripcobal 10mg/500mcg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Alcohol  UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Tripcobal 10mg/500mcg.
Liver  CAUTION
Tripcobal 10mg/500mcg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tripcobal 10mg/500mcg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Tripcobal 10mg/500mcg is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Quick Tips

  • It may ease the pain within a few days but it may take 2-3 weeks before you see maximum benefit.
  • Inform your doctor if you are taking any other pain relieving medicines.
  • Tripcobal 10mg/500mcg might cause dry mouth. Frequent sips of water may help ease the discomfort.
  • Along with taking this medicine, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from pain.
  • Tripcobal 10mg/500mcg is used to treat certain types of long-lasting pain caused by damage to nerves.

References

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  3. Gupta JK, Sana QS. Potential Benefits of Methylcobalamin: A Review. Austin J Pharmacol Ther. 2015;3(3):1076.
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