Gabanyt-Semi Tablet

Gabanyt-Semi Tablet

Gabanyt-Semi Tablet is a combination medicine manufactured and marketed by MSN Laboratories, formulated with Gabapentin IP 100mg and Nortriptyline Hydrochloride IP equivalent to Nortriptyline 10mg in each film-coated tablet. Gabapentin is an alpha-2-delta ligand that eases pain by modulating calcium channel activity in nerve cells, while Nortriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant that raises levels of chemical messengers such as serotonin and noradrenaline, which help block the movement of pain signals to the brain. Together, this combination is used to treat long-lasting neuropathic pain caused by damaged nerves, including pain linked to diabetes, shingles or spinal cord injury, and it also helps with related symptoms such as mood changes, sleep disturbances and fatigue. Gabanyt-Semi Tablet is taken by mouth, with or without food, and is preferably taken at night at a fixed time each day to maintain a steady level of medicine in the blood. If a dose is missed, it should be taken as soon as remembered, and the full course should be completed even if symptoms improve, since stopping suddenly without medical advice may worsen symptoms. Common effects that may occur include constipation, difficulty in urination, weight gain, tiredness and dryness in the mouth; the medicine may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so patients should avoid driving or tasks requiring mental focus until they know how it affects them. Gabanyt-Semi Tablet is a Schedule H prescription drug and must be used only under medical supervision. Patients with kidney or liver disease should inform their doctor before starting treatment, and pregnant or breastfeeding women should seek medical advice first. Any unusual mood changes should be reported to the doctor promptly.

Key Features

• Combination tablet with Gabapentin IP 100mg and Nortriptyline Hydrochloride IP 10mg
• Manufactured and marketed by MSN Laboratories
• Targets long-lasting neuropathic pain caused by nerve damage
• Also helps ease related mood changes, sleep disturbance and fatigue
• Schedule H prescription drug, supplied as a strip of 10 tablets

Composition

• Gabapentin IP – 100 mg
• Nortriptyline Hydrochloride IP – equivalent to Nortriptyline 10 mg

Uses & Benefits

• Treats chronic neuropathic pain caused by diabetes, shingles or spinal cord injury
• Reduces nerve-related pain and its associated discomfort
• Helps improve mood changes linked to chronic pain
• Supports better sleep in patients affected by ongoing nerve pain
• Eases fatigue associated with long-standing neuropathic conditions
• Combines two complementary mechanisms for more effective pain control

Directions for Use

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, in the dose and duration advised
• Take by mouth with or without food, preferably at night and at a fixed time daily
• Swallow the tablet whole; do not chew, crush or break it
• If a dose is missed, take it as soon as you remember
• Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without consulting your doctor

Precautions

• To be used strictly under medical supervision as a Schedule H prescription drug
• May cause dizziness and sleepiness; avoid driving or tasks needing mental focus until you know how it affects you
• Inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease
• Avoid taking antacids within 2 hours of this medicine, as they can reduce its absorption
• Report any unusual mood changes or thoughts of self-harm to your doctor immediately
• Consult your doctor before use if pregnant or breastfeeding

Storage

• Store below 30°C, protected from light and moisture
• Keep out of reach and sight of children
• Do not use beyond the printed expiry date

Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes and does not substitute professional medical advice. This is a Schedule H prescription drug to be used only under the guidance of a registered medical practitioner. Please consult your doctor before use.