Gabatrixx Ointment

Composition of Gabatrixx Ointment

Gabatrixx Ointment contains Gabapentin (8%w/w) + Ketoprofen (5%w/w) + Capsaicin (0.035%w/w) + Methyl Salicylate (5%w/w). It belongs to the Gabapentinoid, Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and Counter-irritant / topical anti-inflammatory class of medicines.

Uses of Gabatrixx Ointment

• This medicine is used in the treatment of nerve pain
• diabetic neuropathy
• pain after shingles
• fibromyalgia
• epilepsy
• pain
• inflammation
• arthritis
• fever
• period pain
• muscle pain
• joint pain
• sprains and strains and backache.

Key benefits

• Works on nerve pain that ordinary painkillers do not touch
• Also used to control fits
• Relieves pain and the swelling that causes it
• Effective in arthritis and injury
• Acts where it is applied
• Much less whole-body exposure than a tablet

How Gabatrixx Ointment works

This medicine combines 4 active ingredients: Gabapentin, Ketoprofen, Capsaicin and Methyl Salicylate. Gabapentin calms the over-active nerve signals that cause burning, shooting and tingling pain. Ketoprofen blocks the chemicals your body makes at a site of injury or inflammation, which reduces pain, swelling and fever. Capsaicin is applied to the skin over a painful area, where it produces a warming or cooling sensation and reduces local pain and inflammation. Methyl Salicylate is applied to the skin over a painful area, where it produces a warming or cooling sensation and reduces local pain and inflammation.

How to take Gabatrixx Ointment

Clean and dry the affected area, then apply a thin layer and rub it in gently. Wash your hands before and after use, unless your hands are the area being treated. This is for use on the skin only — do not swallow it. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Apply it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for the next application, skip the missed one — applying extra does not make up for it.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause deep drowsiness, confusion, unsteadiness and slowed breathing, especially with an opioid or alcohol. It can cause stomach bleeding, kidney failure, drowsiness and fits. It is unlikely from skin use, but swallowing these preparations can be serious, particularly in children. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Gabatrixx Ointment

Most side effects of Gabatrixx are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Swelling of the ankles and feet
• Weight gain
• Blurred vision
• Unsteadiness
• Indigestion
• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Heartburn
• Burning or stinging
• Redness
• Skin irritation
• Rash

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Gabatrixx Ointment

Warnings and precautions

This medicine causes drowsiness and unsteadiness, particularly when you start it or the dose goes up. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you. Never stop it suddenly. Stopping abruptly can cause anxiety, sleeplessness, sweating and, in people taking it for epilepsy, fits. Your doctor will taper it. Tell your doctor about any change in mood or any thoughts of harming yourself. The dose is usually built up slowly from a low starting point — follow the schedule your doctor gave you rather than jumping to the full dose. Pregabalin comes under Schedule H1 from 16 November 2026 and will then need a prescription and a pharmacy register entry. Take it with or just after food, and for the shortest time that works. Stop and seek urgent care for black or tarry stools, vomiting blood, or severe stomach pain — this group can cause bleeding from the stomach. Long or high-dose use raises the risk of heart attack, stroke and kidney injury, particularly in older people and those already at risk. Avoid if you are dehydrated or have an illness with vomiting or loose motions — the kidneys are vulnerable then. Must be avoided in the last three months of pregnancy. For external use only. Keep it away from the eyes, mouth and broken skin. Do not apply a heating pad or hot water bottle over the treated area — this can cause a burn. Do not bandage tightly over it unless your doctor has told you to. Wash your hands thoroughly after applying, unless your hands are the area being treated. Stop if the skin becomes severely irritated or blisters.

Do not take Gabatrixx if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with an active stomach ulcer, severe kidney or heart failure, or asthma triggered by aspirin or anti-inflammatory painkillers. Not in the third trimester of pregnancy. Not for use on broken, infected or badly inflamed skin.

Interactions with other medicines

Opioid painkillers, alcohol, sleeping tablets and antihistamines all add to the drowsiness, and the combination with opioids can dangerously slow breathing. Antacids reduce the absorption of gabapentin — separate them by a couple of hours. Combining with a blood thinner or aspirin sharply raises the bleeding risk. Reduces the effect of blood pressure medicines and water tablets, and together with them can harm the kidneys. Never take two anti-inflammatory painkillers at the same time. Topical anti-inflammatory gels add to the effect of the same medicine taken by mouth; tell your doctor if you use both.

How to store Gabatrixx Ointment

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Close the cap tightly after each use. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Gabatrixx Ointment

Take the larger part of the dose at night if drowsiness is a problem. Rise slowly from sitting or lying, especially in the first weeks. Keep your review appointment so the dose can be adjusted to the lowest that controls your pain. Use the lowest dose for the shortest period. If you need a painkiller regularly, see your doctor rather than continuing on your own. Paracetamol is the safer choice for simple fever and headache. Use a small amount and rub it in well. See a doctor if the pain has not improved within the period stated on the pack.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MEU AMOR

Therapeutic class:

Neuropathic pain agent, Analgesic and anti-inflammatory and Topical analgesic

Drug class:

Gabapentinoid, Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and Counter-irritant / topical anti-inflammatory