Maxgalin Nt

Composition of Maxgalin Nt

Maxgalin Nt contains Pregabalin 75 mg + Nortriptyline 10 mg (tablet/capsule; strength may vary by variant). It belongs to the Gabapentinoid (pregabalin) + Tricyclic antidepressant (nortriptyline) class of medicines.

Uses of Maxgalin Nt

• Neuropathic (nerve) pain such as diabetic peripheral neuropathy
• post-herpetic neuralgia
• sciatica/radiculopathy
• nerve pain associated with spinal disorders; used when pain has burning
• tingling
• shooting or numbness features

Key benefits

• Relieves neuropathic/nerve pain
• Reduces burning and tingling sensations
• Improves sleep disturbed by pain
• Helps pain due to diabetic neuropathy and post-herpetic neuralgia

How Maxgalin Nt works

Pregabalin reduces release of pain-signalling neurotransmitters by binding to the alpha-2-delta subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels in the CNS. Nortriptyline (a tricyclic antidepressant) increases norepinephrine/serotonin activity in pain pathways and modulates pain perception, providing additive relief in neuropathic pain.

How to take Maxgalin Nt

Take orally exactly as prescribed, usually once daily at night or as directed; swallow whole with water. Can be taken with or without food; taking at bedtime may reduce daytime drowsiness. Do not stop suddenly—dose should be tapered on medical advice.

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

Take the missed dose of Maxgalin Nt as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Maxgalin Nt than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Maxgalin Nt

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

• Dizziness
• drowsiness/sedation
• dry mouth
• constipation
• blurred vision
• weight gain
• swelling of feet/ankles (edema)
• headache
• difficulty concentrating

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 Maxgalin Nt

Warnings and precautions

May cause dizziness and sleepiness—avoid driving/operating machinery until effects are known. Use caution in elderly, kidney disease (dose adjustment may be needed for pregabalin), glaucoma, prostate enlargement/urinary retention, heart disease/arrhythmias, and history of seizures. Do not stop abruptly (withdrawal symptoms possible). Monitor for mood changes or suicidal thoughts. Risk of additive CNS depression with alcohol/sedatives.

Interactions with other medicines

Alcohol, opioids (e.g., tramadol, morphine), benzodiazepines and other sedatives (increased drowsiness/respiratory depression); other antidepressants/MAO inhibitors (serotonin syndrome/raised adverse effects—avoid MAOIs); anticholinergics (worsened dry mouth/constipation/urinary retention); antihypertensives (may increase dizziness); medicines that prolong QT (caution with nortriptyline)

How to store Maxgalin Nt

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from moisture and light. Keep out of reach of children.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SUN PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Neuropathic pain analgesic (anticonvulsant + antidepressant combination)

Drug class:

Gabapentinoid (pregabalin) + Tricyclic antidepressant (nortriptyline)