Insulate-NP Tablet
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Product introduction
Insulate-NP Tablet is a combination medicine used for the treatment of neuropathic pain. This medicine decreases pain by modulating calcium channel activity of the nerve cells.
Insulate-NP Tablet can be taken with or without food, preferably at bedtime. It is advised to take medicine at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor.
Some common side effects of this medicine are nausea, edema, weight gain and dryness in the mouth. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It is important to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts.
Before taking the medicine you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, as some medicines (including antacids and alcohol) do affect the way it works and can increase the chances of side effects.
Uses of Insulate-NP Tablet
Benefits of Insulate-NP Tablet
In Neuropathic pain
Insulate-NP 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. Pregabalin, an active ingredient of this medicine, is thought to work by interfering with pain signals that travel through the damaged nerves and the brain. It also contains nutritional supplements that improve nerve conduction.
Side effects of Insulate-NP Tablet
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
Common side effects of Insulate-NP
- Nausea
- Increased saliva production
- Sleepiness
- Dizziness
- Impaired concentration
- Blurred vision
- Dryness in mouth
- Weight gain
- Edema (swelling)
How to use Insulate-NP 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. Insulate-NP Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Insulate-NP Tablet works
Insulate-NP Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Lecithin, Methylcobalamin, Pregabalin and Biotin. Lecithin and Biotin provides essential nutrients. Methylcobalamin/Mecobalamin is a form of vitamin B which helps in the production of myelin, a substance that protects nerve fibers and rejuvenates damaged nerve cells. Pregabalin is an alpha 2 delta ligand which decreases the pain by modulating calcium channel activity of the nerve cells.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Insulate-NP Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Insulate-NP Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Insulate-NP Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Insulate-NP Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Insulate-NP Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Insulate-NP Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Insulate-NP Tablet is used to treat certain types of long-lasting pain caused by damage to nerves.
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
- Along with taking Insulate-NP Tablet, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from pain.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking any other pain-relieving medicines.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Insulate-NP Tablet
Once A Day
82%
Twice A Day
17%
Alternate Day
1%
What are you using Insulate-NP Tablet for?
Neuropathic p*
88%
Others
12%
*Neuropathic pain
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
56%
Average
44%
What were the side-effects while using Insulate-NP Tablet?
Dizziness
50%
Sleepiness
50%
How do you take Insulate-NP Tablet?
With food
100%
Please rate Insulate-NP Tablet on price
Expensive
100%
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Gupta JK, Sana QS. Potential Benefits of Methylcobalamin: A Review. Austin J Pharmacol Ther. 2015; 3(3).1076. [Accessed 30 Mar. 2020] (online) Available from:
- Jayabalan B, Low LL. Vitamin B supplementation for diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Singapore Med J. 2016;57(2):55-59. [Accessed 30 Mar. 2020] (online) Available from:
- Zhang M, Han W, Hu S, et al. Methylcobalamin: A potential vitamin of pain killer. Neural Plast. 2013;2013:424651. [Accessed 30 Mar. 2020] (online) Available from:
- Stahl SM, editor. Pregabalin. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 557-60.
Marketer details
Name: Butson Bioscience
Address: Vill. Gullerwala P.O. Baddi Distt. Solan 173 205, (H.P)
Country of origin: India
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