Movapentin 100mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Gabapentin (100mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Mova Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Movapentin 100mg Tablet is a medicine used to relieve the pain caused by nerve damage (neuropathic pain) due to various conditions like diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster infection), spinal cord injury, etc. It is also used to treat certain types of seizures (fits) in combination with other medicines. Movapentin 100mg Tablet belongs to the anti-epileptic group of medicines. You may take it with or without food but it is important to take this medicine at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The exact dose and duration of treatment will depend on your condition and how you respond to it. Your doctor will probably start this medicine at a low dose and increase it gradually. It may take a few weeks for the medicine to work properly. Follow your doctor’s instructions and continue taking it regularly until your doctor advises you to stop. Do not miss any dose otherwise your condition may worsen.
Movapentin 100mg Tablet is an antiepileptic medication. When given for epilepsy, it is believed to work by reducing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain, thus preventing seizures. It is also used to treat nerve pain where it blocks pain by interfering with pain signals traveling through the damaged nerves and the brain.
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. Movapentin 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- Take it at the same time every day
- preferably at bedtime
- to avoid any dizziness or drowsiness during the day.
- Avoid taking antacids 2 hours before or after taking Movapentin 100mg Tablet as they make it harder for your body to absorb the medicine.
- It may cause sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- 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 Movapentin 100mg Tablet suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the frequency of seizure.
- Feeling sleepy
- Dizzy
- Tired (fatigue)
Alcohol
Movapentin 100mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Breastfeed
Movapentin 100mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Baby should be monitored for excessive sleepiness and weight gain.
Pregnancy
Movapentin 100mg Tablet 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.
