In Treatment of Neuropathic pain

• Prebel 300 Capsule 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.

Prebel 300 Capsule is an antiepileptic medication. When given for epilepsy, it is believed to work by reducing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain, thus preventing seizures. It is also used to treat nerve and muscle pain where it blocks pain by interfering with pain signals traveling through the damaged nerves and the brain.

• Missing a Dose: In case you miss a dose, use it as soon as you notice. If it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your dosing schedule. Do not use extra dose to make up for a missed dose. If you are regularly missing doses, consider setting an alarm or asking a family member to remind you. Please consult your doctor to discuss changes in your dosing schedule or a new schedule to make up for missed doses, if you have missed too many doses recently.
• Overdosage: Do not use more than prescribed dose. Taking more medication will not improve your symptoms; rather they may cause poisoning or serious side-effects. If you suspect that you or anyone else who may have overdosed of Prebel 300 Capsule, please go to the emergency department of the closest hospital or nursing home. Bring a medicine box, container, or label with you to help doctors with necessary information.

• You can take Prebel 300 Capsule with or without food, but it is important to take this medicine at the same time each day to get the most benefit.
• The exact dose and duration of treatment will depend on your condition and how you respond to it. Your doctor will probably start this medicine at a low dose and increase it gradually.
• It may take a few weeks for the medicine to work properly.
• Follow your doctor’s instructions and continue taking it regularly until your doctor advises you to stop. Do not miss any dose, otherwise, your condition may worsen.

• The side effects of this medicine are usually mild and go away by themselves.
• The most common ones are feeling sleepy or dizzy, dryness in the mouth, blurred vision, weight gain, edema (swelling over the whole body), and difficulty in concentrating.
• Most side effects are not serious and do not need medical attention.
• Talk to your doctor about potential side effects and ways in which you might prevent or cope with them.

• Before taking the medicine you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant.
• Be careful while driving as sleepiness, dizziness, and blurring of vision may be seen as side effects.
• You should avoid drinking alcohol along with this medicine as it may lead to excessive sleepiness and dizziness.

What is Prebel 300 Capsule and what is it used for?

Prebel 300 Capsule belongs to the anticonvulsants class of medicines. It is used to treat seizures. It is also helpful in treating nerve pain (neuropathic pain) which could be due to diabetes, shingles, or injury. It is also used in fibromyalgia (a long-lasting condition that may cause pain, tiredness, muscle stiffness and tenderness as well as difficulty falling or staying asleep. In some cases, your doctor may prescribe this medicine for the treatment of anxiety.

Prebel 300 Capsule has varied roles. Does it work in the same way for each disease?

No, Prebel 300 Capsule works in different ways for different diseases. In epilepsy, it stops seizures by reducing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. In chronic pain, it blocks pain messages travelling from brain to spine.

I have been prescribed Prebel 300 Capsule for pain due to shingles. When can I expect relief from pain?

It may take a few weeks to see full benefits while taking Prebel 300 Capsule. However, people have experienced relief from pain after a week of starting Prebel 300 Capsule.

How long do I need to take Prebel 300 Capsule?

Duration for the use of Prebel 300 Capsule depends on the condition for which you are taking this medicine. If you are taking it for epilepsy, and it is effectively helping you then, you may have to continue it for years. If you are taking it for neuropathic or fibromyalgia pain, it is likely that once your symptoms improve you will have to continue taking it for several months. This will ensure that the problem does not come back. It is advised not to stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Is it necessary to continue taking Prebel 300 Capsule even if I feel fine?

Yes, you should not stop taking Prebel 300 Capsule even if you feel fine. If you are taking it for epilepsy and stop its consumption suddenly, you may have seizures that will not stop. Stopping it suddenly may result in withdrawal symptoms and you may experience anxiety, difficulty in sleeping, feeling sick, pain and sweating. These can be prevented if the dose of Prebel 300 Capsule is reduced gradually.

Is Prebel 300 Capsule addictive?

Addiction to Prebel 300 Capsule is more common in people who take it for unauthorized reasons. Taking Prebel 300 Capsule more than the recommended doses or taking it for long periods of time may also cause addiction. In addition to that, any person who has a history of drug abuse should never use Prebel 300 Capsule. In case you feel you are becoming physically dependent on Prebel 300 Capsule, inform your doctor immediately.

Can I take Diazepam and Prebel 300 Capsule together?

Yes, Prebel 300 Capsule and Diazepam can be used together. But, there might be a chance of increased side effects since both these medicines act on the brain to depress excessive activity.