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Insulate-NP Tablet

Prescription Required

Marketer

Butson Bioscience

SALT COMPOSITION

Lecithin (1250mg) + Methylcobalamin (1500mcg) + Pregabalin (75mg) + Biotin (5mg)

Storage

Store below 25°C

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

Neuropathic pain

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

Dryness in mouth
Weight gain
Edema (swelling)
Impaired concentration
Blurred vision
Nausea
Increased saliva production
Sleepiness
Dizziness

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.

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

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Insulate-NP Tablet.

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. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Insulate-NP Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Insulate-NP Tablet in patients with liver disease.

What if you forget to take Insulate-NP Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Insulate-NP Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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

Therapeutic Class

VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS

User feedback

Patients taking Insulate-NP Tablet

Once A Day

82%

Twice A Day

17%

Alternate Day

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?

Sleepiness

50%

Dizziness

50%

How do you take Insulate-NP Tablet?

With food

100%

Please rate Insulate-NP Tablet on price

Expensive

100%

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References

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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.