Doloneuron NT Tablet

Doloneuron Nt tablets are a combination of two medicines, namely Gabapentin and Nortriptyline. Gabapentin relieves pain arising due to nerve damage and compression in nerves. Nortriptyline acts on your central nervous system and offers relief from neuropathic pain.

These two medicines work effectively in reducing neuropathic pain (pain due to nerve damage). Some other tablets containing gabapentin and nortriptyline are Pentanerv Nt tablet , Gabapin NT tablet , Gabator Nt tablet and Laregab NT tablet . You should take this medicine in a dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.

Avoid driving or handling any machinery after taking Doloneuron Nt 400mg Strip Of 10 Tablets, as this medicine can make you less alert. Before starting with this medicine, inform your doctor about all other medicines you are consuming and any other health issues you have, such as heart problems, liver or kidney problems.

Dosage

Overdose

• Symptoms of the overdose include dizziness, double vision, slurred speech, sleepiness, loss of consciousness, tiredness and mild diarrhoea. If you have taken too much of this medicine, then consult your doctor or reach out to your nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you missed a dose of this medicine, then take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Gabapentin acts on your brain and reduces the release of chemicals responsible for the sensation of pain. It also relieves the pain arising due to nerve damage.
• Nortriptyline also acts on your central nervous system and offers relief from neuropathic pain (pain due to nerve damage).

Directions for Use

• Take this medicine as a whole with a sufficient amount of water as prescribed by your doctor.
• This medicine can be taken with or without meals, preferably at the same time every day.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Doloneuron Nt 400mg Strip Of 10 Tablets during pregnancy?

Doloneuron Nt 400mg Strip Of 10 Tablets should not be taken during pregnancy unless considered essential by your doctor. If this medicine is given to a pregnant woman in the last weeks of pregnancy, the newborn baby should be watched for symptoms of withdrawal e.g. irritability, excessive crying, weak suckling, tremors (shakiness), etc.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Doloneuron Nt 400mg Strip Of 10 Tablets while breastfeeding?

Doloneuron Nt 400mg Strip Of 10 Tablets can pass in breast milk in small quantities. Limited information is available on the safety of this medicine in newborns. This medicine should be given with caution to breastfeeding women and only when very essential.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Doloneuron Nt 400mg Strip Of 10 Tablets?

You should not drive or operate machinery when taking Doloneuron Nt 400mg Strip Of 10 Tablets because this medicine can make you sleepy and less alert.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Doloneuron Nt 400mg Strip Of 10 Tablets?

Alcohol consumption should be avoided with Doloneuron Nt 400mg Strip Of 10 Tablets, as it can worsen the side effects like drowsiness, loss of concentration and confusion.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You experience suicidal thoughts or changes in mood and behaviour.
• You have severe kidney disorders, liver disorders or disorders related to Pancreas.
• You are suffering from problems related to the heart like blockage of heart, history of heart failure, abnormal rhythm of the heart.
• You are taking medicine for some psychiatric disorders.
• You have difficulty breathing or any other respiratory illness.
• You are above 65 years of age.
• You experience any abnormal symptoms after taking this medicine, report to your doctor. Do not stop the medicine on your own.
• Wear full clothes and apply sunscreen when stepping into bright sunlight as this medicine can make you sensitive to the sun.
• Inform your doctor if you are scheduled for any surgery or dental procedure involving local or general anaesthesia.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to Gabapentin and Nortriptyline or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
• If you are taking certain medicines (MAO Inhibitors) for some psychiatric disorders.
• If you have experienced a recent Heart Attack, blockage in the heart, the disturbed rhythm of the heart.

Side effects

• Feeling Sleepy
• Feeling sick, Vomiting, Diarrhoea or Constipation
• Reduced Alertness and lack of coordination
• Change in taste
• Loss of appetite
• Feeling tired or weak
• Confusion
• Mood swings
• Rashes or Hives
• Changes in vision
• Headache
• Irregular heartbeats
• Dry mouth

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Concomitant use with medicines for psychiatric disorders, such as Moclobemide, Phenelzine, Iproniazid, Isocarboxazid, Nialamide, or Selegiline (used to treat Parkinson's disease) can lead to serious side effects (serotonin syndrome).
• Concomitant use with medicines for cough and cold containing Ephedrine, Isoprenaline, Noradrenaline, Phenylephrine and Phenylpropanolamine can increase the side effects of drowsiness.
• Medicines to treat high blood pressure, such as Diltiazem and Verapamil, Guanethidine, Debrisoquine, Bethanidine, Clonidine, Reserpine and Methyldopa, Antifungal medicines such as Fluconazole, Terbinafine can increase the blood concentrations of this medicine.
• You should also tell your doctor if you take or have recently taken medicine that may affect the heart's rhythm.
• Water Pills such as Furosemide medicines to treat irregular heartbeats, such as quinidine and sotalol, should be used cautiously.
• Discuss with your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, supplements or herbal preparations before taking this medicine.

Storage and disposal

• Store this medicine at a temperature below 30°C
• Keep it away from children and pets

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Will Doloneuron Nt 400mg Strip Of 10 Tablets make me sleepy?

Yes, Doloneuron Nt 400mg Strip Of 10 Tablets can make you feel sleepy and less alert.

I have been taking Doloneuron Nt 400mg Strip Of 10 Tablets for 1-month. I feel unusually sad. Can I stop this medicine?

No, you should not stop Doloneuron Nt 400mg Strip Of 10 Tablets on your own. Feeling unusually sad may be an adverse effect of this medicine. Inform your doctor about this and follow his advice.

I am a heart patient. Can I take Doloneuron Nt 400mg Strip Of 10 Tablets?

You should tell your doctor about complete medical history and ongoing medications. You should take Doloneuron Nt 400mg Strip Of 10 Tablets with caution, only when prescribed by your doctor. Do not self medicate.

How should I take Doloneuron Nt 400mg Strip Of 10 Tablets?

You should take Doloneuron Nt 400mg Strip Of 10 Tablets as and when prescribed by your doctor, preferably at the same time every day. Do not self medicate or stop this medicine on your own. Your doctor will taper the dose gradually and then stop this medicine to avoid withdrawal symptoms.

What will happen if I stop taking Doloneuron Nt 400mg Strip Of 10 Tablets suddenly?

You should never stop this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will reduce the dose and then stop Doloneuron Nt 400mg Strip Of 10 Tablets when needed. In case you stop it suddenly, you may experience withdrawal symptoms like nausea (sickness), abdominal discomfort, anxiety, headache, restlessness, etc.