Voltadin Tablet

Composition of Voltadin Tablet

Voltadin Tablet contains Gabapentin (300mg) + Methylcobalamin (500mcg).

Uses of Voltadin Tablet

Treatment of Neuropathic pain

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Neuropathic pain Voltadin 300mg/500mcg Tablet 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 is thought to work by interfering 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. It takes a few weeks to work so you need to use it regularly even if you feel it is not doing any good. Once your symptoms have gone you should still keep using the medicine until your doctor advises you to stop.

How Voltadin Tablet works

Voltadin 300mg/500mcg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Gabapentin and Methylcobalamin. Gabapentin is an alpha 2 delta ligand which decreases pain by modulating calcium channel activity of the nerve cells. Methylcobalamin is a form of vitamin B which helps in the production of myelin, a substance that protects nerve fibers and rejuvenates damaged nerve cells. Together, they relieve neuropathic pain (pain from damaged nerves).

How to take Voltadin 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. Voltadin 300mg/500mcg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

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

If you miss a dose of Voltadin 300mg/500mcg Tablet, 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.

If you take too much

Taking more Voltadin 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 Voltadin Tablet

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

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

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 Voltadin Tablet

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take, including over-the-counter products, vitamins and herbal or ayurvedic preparations, before starting Voltadin. Some combinations can change how Voltadin works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store Voltadin Tablet

Store Voltadin below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the pack tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date printed on the pack.

Expert advice for Voltadin Tablet

You have been prescribed Voltadin 300mg/500mcg Tablet for treating and preventing nerve pain. Its side effects are usually mild and temporary. It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. To lower the chances of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Voltadin 300mg/500mcg Tablet, as it may cause excessive sleepiness. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression or suicidal thoughts or behavior. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MICRO LABS

Therapeutic class:

NEURO CNS