Benalgis Forte Capsule 15's

Benalgis Forte Capsule 15's is a combination of medicine that belongs to the class of medications called 'anticonvulsant' used for the management of neuropathic pain. Neuropathic pain is a chronic progressive nerve disease that causes nerve pain due to nerve damage or a malfunctioning nervous system. Symptoms of neuropathic pain include shooting, burning pain followed by tingling and numbness (loss of sensation). Neuropathic pain can be caused due to amputation of limbs, diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage due to excess blood sugar level), excessive alcohol intake (alcoholism) and cancer treatment via chemotherapy.

Benalgis Forte Capsule 15's is a combination of five drugs: Pregabalin (anticonvulsant), Methylcobalamin (vitamin B12), Benfotiamine (vitamin B1), Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) and Folic acid (vitamin B9). Pregabalin affects the chemicals in the brain that send pain signals to the nervous system thereby relieving nerve pain and lowers the risk of seizures (fits). Methylcobalamin and Pyridoxine help in the rejuvenation and protection of damaged nerve cells by producing a substance called myelin. Benfotiamine and Folic acid help in delivering essential nutrients to the nerves. Together, Benalgis Forte Capsule 15's provides relief from neuropathic pain.

Take Benalgis Forte Capsule 15's as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Benalgis Forte Capsule 15's based on your medical condition. A person taking Benalgis Forte Capsule 15's might experience side effects like dizziness, sleepiness, tiredness, nausea and vomiting. Although, not every person faces the side effects of Benalgis Forte Capsule 15's and even some of the unpleasant effects of Benalgis Forte Capsule 15's do not require medical attention. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Benalgis Forte Capsule 15's for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Please do not stop taking Benalgis Forte Capsule 15's without consulting your doctor as it could cause withdrawal symptoms. Do not take Benalgis Forte Capsule 15's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. Benalgis Forte Capsule 15's causes drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Benalgis Forte Capsule 15's should not be given to children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Benalgis Forte Capsule 15's as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.

Benalgis Forte Capsule 15's is a combination of five drugs: Pregabalin (anti-convulsant or antiepileptic), methylcobalamin (vitamin B12), benfotiamine (vitamin B1), pyridoxine (vitamin B6) and folic acid (vitamin B9). Benalgis Forte Capsule 15's is used to treat neuropathic pain. Pregabalin affects the chemicals in the brain that send pain signals in the nervous system, thereby relieving nerve pain and lowers the risk of seizures. Methylcobalamin and Pyridoxine help in the rejuvenation and protection of damaged nerve cells by producing a substance called myelin. Benfotiamine and Folic acid help in providing essential nutrients to the nerves. Together, Benalgis Forte Capsule 15's helps in providing relief from neuropathic pain.

• Dizziness
• Sleepiness
• Tiredness
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Do not take Benalgis Forte Capsule 15's if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor before taking Benalgis Forte Capsule 15's if you have or had heart problems or bipolar syndrome. Please do not stop taking Benalgis Forte Capsule 15's without consulting your doctor as it could cause withdrawal symptoms. Do not take Benalgis Forte Capsule 15's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. Benalgis Forte Capsule 15's may affect a person's ability to drive. So, avoid driving or operating any machine. Benalgis Forte Capsule 15's should not be given to children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Benalgis Forte Capsule 15's as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects. Benalgis Forte Capsule 15's can cause life-threatening breathing problems in patients with COPD and asthma. So a person with long paused breathing, blue-colored lips, or sleeping disorder should inform the doctor before use of Benalgis Forte Capsule 15's.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Benalgis Forte Capsule 15's may have interaction with other anti-convulsant medications (gabapentin, phenobarbital, phenytoin), antidepressant medications (amitriptyline, duloxetine, mirtazapine, fluoxetine, sertraline), pain killer medications (codeine, fentanyl, hydrocodone, morphine, oxycodone, tramadol), anti-anxiety medications (diazepam, alprazolam), anti-diabetic medications (metformin), immunosuppressant medications (methotrexate), anti-rheumatoid medications (sulfasalazine), antibiotic medications (neomycin, chloramphenicol), anti-cancer medications (altretamine), and anti-Parkinson’s medications (levodopa).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Benalgis Forte Capsule 15's as it might cause increased dizziness and sleepiness.

Drug- Disease Interactions: Benalgis Forte Capsule 15's may have interactions with disease conditions such as suicidal tendency, chronic pulmonary insufficiency, heart problems, liver/kidney impairment angioedema, peripheral oedema, malabsorption, and anemia.

• GABAPENTIN
• PHENOBARBITAL
• PHENYTOIN
• AMITRIPTYLINE
• DULOXETINE
• MIRTAZAPINE
• FLUOXETINE
• SERTRALINE
• CODEINE
• FENTANYL
• HYDROCODONE
• MORPHINE
• OXYCODONE
• TRAMADOL
• DIAZEPAM
• ALPRAZOLAM
• METFORMIN
• METHOTREXATE
• SULFASALAZINE
• NEOMYCIN
• CHLORAMPHENICOL
• LEVODOPA

• Include food rich in vitamin B and D in your diet.
• Include cayenne pepper in your diet as it can help in lowering neuropathic pain.
• Exercising regularly helps in improving overall health and combating pain.
• Rest well, get plenty of sleep.
• Try taking a warm bath as it can be soothing.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Meditation and yoga can help lower stress, decrease pain sensitivity and improves coping skills.
• Acupuncture can be helpful by stimulating pressure points.
• Using essential oils for massages can help increase circulation.

• Benalgis Forte Capsule 15's contains Pregabalin, prolonged intake of pregabalin may lead to mental or physical dependence. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition.
• Benalgis Forte Capsule 15's may rarely have serious side effects like suicidal thoughts, consult your doctor immediately if you face any such side effects.
• Your doctor may advice you to maintain a healthy diet as Benalgis Forte Capsule 15's may cause weight gain.

Neuropathic pain: It is a nervous disorder that occurs due to nerve damage caused by chronic progressive nerve disease, limb amputation, diabetes or due to infection or injury. The pain could be intermittent or continuous, felt as a prickling, stabbing, tingling or burning sensation. A feeling of numbness and loss of senses is also common with neuropathic pain. Usually, the body sends the pain signals when there is an injury, but with neuropathic pain, the pain that is not triggered by an injury, the body sends the pain signals. Symptoms include spontaneous, un-triggered pain, unpleasant feeling, shooting, burning or stabbing pain, difficulty resting or sleeping and evoked pain (pain caused by events that are usually not painful).