Description

Gabament Ointment is a medicine used to relieve the pain caused by nerve damage (neuropathic pain) due to various conditions like diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster infection), spinal cord injury, etc. It works by blocking the pain signals from the damaged nerves.

Gabament Ointment is meant for external use only. You should use this as per the dose and schedule as advised by your doctor. It should not be applied to broken or damaged skin. Avoid any contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get it in these areas. Do not stop using this medicine as soon as your pain gets better. Ask your doctor when you should stop treatment. Do not use larger amounts or apply it more often or for a longer duration than directed. This will only increase the risk of side effects.

Side effects like application site redness, burning sensation, or itching may be seen in some people. These are usually temporary and resolve on their own. Consult your doctor if they bother you or do not go away.

Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy to it or any other medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using it. Consult your doctor if your pain does not improve despite using this medicine.

• USES
• Treatment of Neuropathic pain

BENEFITS
In Treatment of Neuropathic pain Gabament Ointment is 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. It is thought to work by interfering with pain signals that travel through the damaged nerves and the brain. Taking this medicine regularly will improve your physical and social functioning and overall quality of life. It takes a few weeks to work so you need to take it regularly even if you feel it is not doing any good. Once your symptoms have gone you should still keep taking the medicine until your doctor advises you to stop.In Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures Gabament Ointment belongs to a group of medicines called anticonvulsants which is used to treat some forms of epilepsy in adults. It is thought to work by slowing down nerve impulses in the brain which cause seizures (fits). It helps reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. It will help you go about your daily activities with more confidence and may allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scared to do (such as swimming and driving). It can take a few weeks for this medicine to work and during this time you may still have seizures. Do not stop using this medicine even if you feel well until your doctor advises you to. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.show moreshow less

SIDE EFFECTS
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
• Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)