Gabafix Gel
Salt Composition
Diclofenac (5% w/w) + Capsaicin (0.03% w/w) + Menthol (% w/w) + Methyl Salicylate (10% w/w) + Pregabalin (8% w/w)
Key Information
Short Description
Gabafix Gel is a topical medication used to treat neuropathic pain caused by damage to nerves.
Dosage Form
Gel
Introduction
Gabafix Gel is a combination of five medications that work together to provide relief in neuropathic pain. It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation. It decreases the pain by modulating calcium channel activity.
Directions for Use
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying unless hands are the affected area.
How it works
Gabafix Gel is a combination of five medications. Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by stopping the body's production of a substance (prostaglandin) that causes pain. Capsaicin works by decreasing a certain natural substance in your body (substance P) that helps pass pain signals to the brain. Menthol and methyl salicylate work by causing the skin to feel cool and then warm. These feelings on the skin distract you from feeling the aches/pains deeper in your muscles and joints. Pregabalin works by decreasing the number of pain signals that are sent out by damaged nerves in the body. This combination specially works to provide relief in neuropathic pain.
Quick Tips
Wash your hands before and after applying Gabafix Gel to the affected area. Wash your hands after applying unless hands are the affected area. Inform your doctor if you are using any other pain-relieving medicines. Along with taking Gabafix Gel, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from pain.
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