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NEURO MEDICATIONS : TABLETS

Published on: May 6, 2021

Tablet Amicon (Molecule – Amitriptyline)

Amitriptyline belongs to a group of drugs known as Tricyclic anti-depressants. It is used in the treatment of anxiety & depression as well as in tension type headaches.

How does it work ?

In the human body serotonin & noradrenaline are naturally occurring hormones needed for mood stability, to reduce pain & relax. They are actively produced by the body and also re-absorbed. Amitriptyline prevents this re-absorption allowing serotonin & noradrenaline to remain in the blood stream for longer time helping in mood stability and pain.

Benefits of Amitriptyline :

  • Helps in improving sleep, headache.
  • Helps in improving stress, depression.

Who can benefit with Amitriptyline supplementation ?

People suffering from tension type headache, depression, stress, anxiety etc.

Usual dosage :

10 – 75 mg/day (or as per doctor)

Side-effects :

Mainly drowsiness and giddiness in few people.

Contra-indications :

Dose adjustment in renal conditions, to Be avoided in people with recent cardiac complications.

Overdosage :

Depending on the overdosage, may cause self- limiting drowsiness &/or giddiness. Nothing extra to be done.

Other info :

To be consumed preferably after food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other medications.

Tablet Benfoqor (Drug molecule – Multi-vitamins)

Vitamin B12 exists in 4 near identical forms. Once absorbed In the body, cobalamin is converted to methylcobalamin.

Tablet Benfoqor CD3 is rich in methylcobalamin along with other vitamins & minerals

Vitamin B12 is involved in functioning of every cell. It helps in formation of myelin which is the main part of, & Forms the outer covering of all our peripheral nerves.

Usual dosage :

1 tablet daily (or as per doctor)

Benefits of Vitamin B12 :

  • Helps in metabolism of every cell in the body.
  • Helps in normal functioning of nervous system.
  • Improves brain stability & functioning.
  • Needed for production of red blood cells.

Benefits of the other components of Benfoqor CD3 tablet ?

  • Improves neuropathic pain.
  • Improves stamina and fatigue.
  • Immunity booster.

Who can benefit with Benfoqor CD3 supplementation ?

Adults with diabetic or peripheral neuropathy, dementia, Anemia, generalized weakness, fatigue etc.

Side-effects :

nausea, headache, vomiting very rarely.

Contra-indications :

nothing significant in children.

Overdosage :

In case of any overdosage, do not worry, As there is no specific toxicity, even to children.

Other info :

This can be given on empty stomach safely. This can be given with any other medications together.

Tablet Axepta (Molecule – Atomoxetine)

Atomoxetine belongs to a group of drugs known as Selective norepinephrine re-uptake inhibitors. It is mainly used in the treatment of ADHD & hyperactivity associated with Autism spectrum disorder.

How does it work ?

In the human body norepinephrine is a  naturally occurring Hormone that is needed for mood stability, to reduce pain & relax. It is actively produced by the body & also re-absorbed. Atomoxetine prevents this re-uptake allowing norepinephrine to remain in the blood stream for longer time helping in mood stability & pain.

Benefits of Atomoxetine :

  • Helps in improving sitting tolerance, hyperactivity & mood stability in kids with ADHD & Autism.

Who can benefit with Atomoxetine supplementation ?

Children suffering from ADHD & Autism spectrum disorders.

Usual dosage :

0.5 mg/kg/day as initial dose, to be rapidly increased every 3 days to a target dosage of 1.2 mg/kg/day. Maximum dose : 1.4mg/kg/day (or as per doctor advice)

Side-effects :

Mainly drowsiness & paradoxical increased hyperactivity (mainly at lower dosage) in some children.

Contra-indications :

MAO B inhibitor drugs (please ask the doctor)

Overdosage :

Depending on the overdosage, may cause self- limiting drowsiness &/or giddiness. If there is extreme lethargy or drowsiness, may need hospitalisation & gastric lavage.

Other info :

Can be consumed before or after food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other medications.

Tablet Benfomet plus (Drug molecule – Multi-vitamins)

Vitamin B12 exists in 4 near identical forms. Once absorbed In the body, cobalamin is converted to methylcobalamin.

Tablet Benfomet plus is rich in methylcobalamin along with other vitamins & minerals

Vitamin B12 is involved in functioning of every cell. It helps in formation of myelin which is the main part of, & Forms the outer covering of all our peripheral nerves.

Usual dosage :

1 tablet daily (or as per doctor)

Benefits of Vitamin B12 :

  • Helps in metabolism of every cell in the body.
  • Helps in normal functioning of nervous system.
  • Improves brain stability & functioning.
  • Needed for production of red blood cells.

Benefits of the other components of Benfomet plus tablet :

  • Improves neuropathic pain.
  • Improves stamina and fatigue.
  • Immunity booster.

Who can benefit with Benfomet plus supplementation ?

Adults with diabetic or peripheral neuropathy, dementia, Anemia, generalized weakness, fatigue etc.

Side-effects :

nausea, headache, vomiting very rarely.

Contra-indications :

nothing significant in children.

Overdosage :

In case of any overdosage, do not worry, As there is no specific toxicity, even to children.

Other info :

This can be given on empty stomach safely. This can be given with any other medications together.

Tablet/capsule Betacap  (Drug molecule – Propranolol)

Propranolol belongs to a group of drug known as beta adrenergic blockers. It is mainly used in the treatment of essential tremors, migraine and hypertension.

How does it work ?

There are receptors & various channels in the brain which can excite or cause hperactivity of brain cells & there are other receptors & channels that cause brain cells to calm down. The first type of receptors & channels , if activated lead to firing of brain cells = nerve pain and tremors. The second type, if activated leads to reduced firing of the brain cells. Propranolol works by stimulating the receptors & channels that cause reduced firing, thus leading to reduction in headache and tremors..

Usual dosage :

For migraine : 2 – 3 mg/kg/day (or as per doctor)

For essential tremors : 20-80 mg/day (or as per doctor)

Benefits of Propranolol :

  • Helps in controlling migraine.
  • Helps in reducing essential tremors.

Who can benefit with Propranolol supplementation ?

People suffering from migraine and essential tremors.

Side-effects :

Mainly increased heart rate, gastro-intestinal Symptoms and sweating.

Contra-indications :

To be dose adjusted in patients with Hypertension and cardiac issues.

Overdosage :

Depending on the overdosage, may cause Increased heart rate & gastric related symptoms.

Other info :

To be consumed preferably after food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other epilepsy medications. Once crushed, consume immediately.

Tablet Dothip (Molecule – Dosulepin)

Dosulepine belongs to a group of drugs known as Tricyclic anti-depressants. It is used in the treatment of anxiety & depression as well as in tension type headaches.

How does it work ?

In the human body serotonin & noradrenaline are naturally occurring hormones that are needed for mood stability, to reduce pain & relax. They are actively produced by the body and also re-absorbed. Dosulepin prevents this re-absorption allowing serotonin & noradrenaline to remain in the blood stream for longer time helping in mood stability and pain.

Benefits of Dosulepin :

  • Helps in improving sleep, headache.
  • Helps in improving stress, depression.

Who can benefit with Dosulepin supplementation ?

People suffering from tension type headache, depression, stress, anxiety etc.

Usual dosage :

25 – 75 mg/day (or as per doctor)

Side-effects :

Mainly drowsiness and giddiness in few people.

Contra-indications :

Dose adjustment in renal conditions, to Be avoided in people with recent cardiac complications.

Overdosage :

Depending on the overdosage, may cause self- limiting drowsiness &/or giddiness. Nothing extra to be done.

Other info :

To be consumed preferably after food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other medications.

Tablet Celepra (Molecule – Escitalopram)

Escitalopram belongs to a group of drugs known asSelective serotonin & norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. It is mainly used in the treatment of stress, depression and tension type headaches.

How does it work ?

In the human body serotonin, dopamine & norepinephrine are naturally occurring hormones that are needed for mood stability, to reduce pain & relax. They are actively produced by the body & also re-absorbed. Escitalopram prevents this re- -absorption allowing serotonin & norepinephrine to remain in the blood stream for longer time helping in mood stability & pain.

Benefits of Escitalopram :

  • Helps in improving tension type headaches
  • Helps in improving sleep, anxiety, stress.

Who can benefit with Escitalopram supplementation ?

People suffering from peripheral / diabetic neuropathy, post herpetic neuralgia, other types of nerve pain, anxiety etc.

Usual dosage :

10 – 20 mg/day (or as per doctor)

Side-effects :

Mainly drowsiness and giddiness in few people.

Contra-indications :

Dose adjustment in renal conditions

Overdosage :

Depending on the overdosage, may cause self- limiting drowsiness &/or giddiness. Nothing extra to be done.

Other info :

To be consumed preferably after food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other medications.

Tablet Cilentra (Molecule – Escitalopram)

Escitalopram belongs to a group of drugs known as Selective serotonin & norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. It is mainly used in the treatment of stress, depression and tension type headaches.

How does it work ?

In the human body serotonin, dopamine & norepinephrineare naturally occurring hormones that are needed for moodstability, to reduce pain & relax. They are actively produced bythe body & also re-absorbed. Escitalopram prevents this re-absorption allowing serotonin & norepinephrine to remain in the blood stream for longer time helping in mood stability & pain.

Benefits of Escitalopram :

  • Helps in improving tension type headaches
  • Helps in improving sleep, anxiety, stress.

Who can benefit with Escitalopram supplementation ?

People suffering from peripheral / diabetic neuropathy, post herpetic neuralgia, other types of nerve pain, anxiety etc.

Usual dosage :

10 – 20 mg/day (or as per doctor)

Side-effects :

Mainly drowsiness and giddiness in few people.

Contra-indications :

Dose adjustment in renal conditions

Overdosage :

Depending on the overdosage, may cause self- limiting drowsiness &/or giddiness. Nothing extra to be done.

Other info :

To be consumed preferably after food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other medications.

Tablet C Pram (Molecule – Escitalopram)

Escitalopram belongs to a group of drugs known as Selective serotonin & norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. It is mainly used in the treatment of stress, depression and tension type headaches.

How does it work ?

In the human body serotonin, dopamine & norepinephrine are naturally occurring hormones that are needed for mood stability, to reduce pain & relax. They are actively produced by the body & also re-absorbed. Escitalopram prevents this re- -absorption allowing serotonin & norepinephrine to remain in the blood stream for longer time helping in mood stability & pain.

Benefits of Escitalopram :

  • Helps in improving tension type headaches
  • Helps in improving sleep, anxiety, stress.

Who can benefit with Escitalopram supplementation ?

People suffering from peripheral / diabetic neuropathy, post herpetic neuralgia, other types of nerve pain, anxiety etc.

Usual dosage :

10 – 20 mg/day (or as per doctor)

Side-effects :

Mainly drowsiness and giddiness in few people.

Contra-indications :

Dose adjustment in renal conditions

Overdosage :

Depending on the overdosage, may cause self- limiting drowsiness &/or giddiness. Nothing extra to be done.

Other info :

To be consumed preferably after food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other medications.

Tablet Desilam (Molecule – Escitalopram)

Escitalopram belongs to a group of drugs known as Selective serotonin & norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. It is mainly used in the treatment of stress, depression and tension type headaches.

How does it work ?

In the human body serotonin, dopamine & norepinephrine are naturally occurring hormones that are needed for mood stability, to reduce pain & relax. They are actively produced by the body & also re-absorbed. Escitalopram prevents this re-absorption allowing serotonin & norepinephrine to remain in the blood stream for longer time helping in mood stability & pain.

Benefits of Escitalopram :

  • Helps in improving tension type headaches
  • Helps in improving sleep, anxiety, stress.

Who can benefit with Escitalopram supplementation ?

People suffering from peripheral / diabetic neuropathy, post herpetic neuralgia, other types of nerve pain, anxiety etc.

Usual dosage : :

10 – 20 mg/day (or as per doctor)

Side-effects :

Mainly drowsiness and giddiness in few people.

Contra-indications :

Dose adjustment in renal conditions.

Overdosage :

Depending on the overdosage, may cause self- limiting drowsiness &/or giddiness. Nothing extra to be done.

Other info :

To be consumed preferably after food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other medications.

Tablet Dulotin (Molecule – Duloxetine)

Duloxetine belongs to a group of drugs known as Selective serotonin & norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. It is mainly used in the treatment of peripheral and diabetic neuropathy & also in anxiety & depression..

How does it work ?

In the human body serotonin & norepinephrine are naturally occurring hormones that are needed for mood stability, toreduce pain & relax. They are actively produced by the bodyand also re-absorbed. Duloxetine prevents this re-absorption allowing serotonin & norepinephrine to remain in the blood stream for longer time helping in mood stability and pain.

Benefits of Duloxetine :

  • Helps in controlling nerve pain (neuropathy)
  • Helps in improving sleep, anxiety.

Who can benefit with Duloxetine supplementation ?

People suffering from peripheral / diabetic neuropathy, post herpetic neuralgia, other types of nerve pain, anxiety etc.

Usual dosage :

30 – 120 mg/day (or as per doctor)

Side-effects :

Mainly drowsiness and giddiness in few people.

Contra-indications :

Dose adjustment in renal conditions

Overdosage :

Depending on the overdosage, may cause self- limiting drowsiness &/or giddiness. Nothing extra to be done.

Other info :

To be consumed preferably after food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other medications.

Tablet Dulozet (Molecule – Duloxetine)

Duloxetine belongs to a group of drugs known as Selective serotonin & norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. It is mainly used in the treatment of peripheral and diabetic neuropathy & also in anxiety & depression..

How does it work ?

In the human body serotonin & norepinephrine are naturally occurring hormones that are needed for mood stability, to reduce pain & relax. They are actively produced by the body and also re-absorbed. Duloxetine prevents this re-absorption allowing serotonin & norepinephrine to remain in the blood stream for longer time helping in mood stability and pain.

Benefits of Duloxetine :

  • Helps in controlling nerve pain (neuropathy)
  • Helps in improving sleep, anxiety.

Who can benefit with Duloxetine supplementation ?

People suffering from peripheral / diabetic neuropathy, post herpetic neuralgia, other types of nerve pain, anxiety etc.

Usual dosage :

30 – 120 mg/day (or as per doctor)

Side-effects :

Mainly drowsiness and giddiness in few people.

Contra-indications :

Dose adjustment in renal conditions

Overdosage :

Depending on the overdosage, may cause self- limiting drowsiness &/or giddiness. Nothing extra to be done.

Other info :

To be consumed preferably after food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other medications.

Tablet Dulozet (Molecule – Duloxetine)

Duloxetine belongs to a group of drugs known as Selective serotonin & norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. It is mainly used in the treatment of peripheral and diabetic neuropathy & also in anxiety & depression..

How does it work ?

In the human body serotonin & norepinephrine are naturally occurring hormones that are needed for mood stability, to reduce pain & relax. They are actively produced by the body and also re-absorbed. Duloxetine prevents this re-absorption allowing serotonin & norepinephrine to remain in the blood stream for longer time helping in mood stability and pain.

Benefits of Duloxetine :

  • Helps in controlling nerve pain (neuropathy)
  • Helps in improving sleep, anxiety.

Who can benefit with Duloxetine supplementation ?

People suffering from peripheral / diabetic neuropathy, post herpetic neuralgia, other types of nerve pain, anxiety etc.

Usual dosage :

30 – 120 mg/day (or as per doctor)

Side-effects :

Mainly drowsiness and giddiness in few people.

Contra-indications :

Dose adjustment in renal conditions

Overdosage :

Depending on the overdosage, may cause self- limiting drowsiness &/or giddiness. Nothing extra to be done.

Other info :

To be consumed preferably after food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other medications.

Tablet Zeptol  (Drug molecule – Carbamazepine)

Carbamazepine belongs to anti-convulsants group of drugs. It is a sodium channel blocker & is mainly used in the treatment of epilepsy and also in trigeminal nerve pain.

How does it work ?

There are receptors & various channels in the brain whichcan excite or cause hperactivity of brain cells & there are otherreceptors & channels that cause brain cells to calm down. Thefirst type of receptors & channels , if activated lead to firing of brain cells = epilepsy or nerve pain. The second type, if activated leads to reduced firing of the brain cells. Zeptol works by stimulating the receptors & channels that cause reduced firing, thus leading to reduction in seizures and nerve pain.

Usual dosage :

For Epilepsy : 20 – 30 mg/kg/day (or as per doctor)

For neuralgia : 200 – 800 mg/day (or as per doctor)

Benefits of Carbamazepine :

  • Helps in reducing seizures in epilepsy patients.
  • Helps in reducing trigeminal nerve pain.

Who can benefit with Carbamazepine supplementation ?

People suffering from epilepsy & trigeminal neuralgia.

Side-effects :

Skin rash (if it occurs, please consult the doctor), Drowsiness, imbalance, nausea, vomiting in some.

Contra-indications :

To avoid in case of prior rash to other anti- epileptics.

Overdosage :

May lead to lethargy, gastro-intestinal issues, Visual complaints, imbalance etc.

Other info :

To be consumed preferably after food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other epilepsy medications. Once crushed, consume immediately.

Tablet Duzela (Molecule – Duloxetine)

Duloxetine belongs to a group of drugs known as Selective serotonin & norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. It is mainly used in the treatment of peripheral and diabetic neuropathy & also in anxiety & depression..

How does it work ?

In the human body serotonin & norepinephrine are naturally occurring hormones that are needed for mood stability, to reduce pain & relax. They are actively produced by the bodyand also re-absorbed. Duloxetine prevents this re-absorption allowing serotonin & norepinephrine to remain in the blood stream for longer time helping in mood stability and pain.

Benefits of Duloxetine :

  • Helps in controlling nerve pain (neuropathy)
  • Helps in improving sleep, anxiety.

Who can benefit with Duloxetine supplementation ?

People suffering from peripheral / diabetic neuropathy, post herpetic neuralgia, other types of nerve pain, anxiety etc.

Usual dosage :

30 – 120 mg/day (or as per doctor)

Side-effects :

Mainly drowsiness and giddiness in few people.

Contra-indications :

Dose adjustment in renal conditions.

Overdosage :

Depending on the overdosage, may cause self- limiting drowsiness &/or giddiness. Nothing extra to be done.

Other info :

To be consumed preferably after food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other medications.

Tablet Eliwel (Molecule – Amitriptyline)

Amitriptyline belongs to a group of drugs known as Tricyclic anti-depressants. It is used in the treatment of anxiety & depression as well as in tension type headaches.

How does it work ?

In the human body serotonin & noradrenaline are naturally occurring hormones needed for mood stability, to reduce pain & relax. They are actively produced by the body and also re-absorbed. amitriptyline prevents this re-absorption allowing serotonin & noradrenaline to remain in the blood stream for longer time helping in mood stability and pain.

Benefits of Amitriptyline :

  • Helps in improving sleep, headache.
  • Helps in improving stress, depression.

Who can benefit with Amitriptyline supplementation ?

People suffering from tension type headache, depression, stress, anxiety etc.

Usual dosage :

10 – 75 mg/day (or as per doctor)

Side-effects :

Mainly drowsiness and giddiness in few people.

Contra-indications :

Dose adjustment in renal conditions, to Be avoided in people with recent cardiac complications.

Overdosage :

Depending on the overdosage, may cause self- limiting drowsiness &/or giddiness. Nothing extra to be done.

Other info :

To be consumed preferably after food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other medications.

Tablet Encorate (Drug molecule – Sodium valproate)

Sodium valproate belongs to anti-convulsants group of drugs. It is a broad spectrum drug & is mainly used in the treatment of epilepsy and also in migraine treatment.

How does it work ?

There are receptors & various channels in the brain which can excite or cause hyperactivity of brain cells & there are other receptors & channels that cause brain cells to calm down. The first type of receptors & channels , if activated lead to firing of brain cells = epilepsy or nerve pain. The second type, if activated leads to reduced firing of the brain cells. Valproate works by stimulating the receptors & channels that cause reduced firing thus leading to reduction in seizures and nerve pain.

Usual dosage :

For Epilepsy : 20 – 40 mg/kg/day (or as per doctor)

For migraine : 10 – 20 mg/kg/day (or as per doctor)

Benefits of Valproate :

  • Helps in reducing seizures in epilepsy patients.
  • Helps in reducing migraine intensity & frequency.

Who can benefit with Valproate supplementation ?

People suffering from epilepsy & migraine.

Side-effects :

Skin rash (if it occurs, please consult the doctor), Drowsiness, imbalance, nausea, vomiting in some.

Contra-indications :

To avoid in case of prior rash to other anti- epileptics.

Overdosage :

May lead to lethargy, gastro-intestinal issues, Visual complaints, imbalance etc.

Other info :

To be consumed preferably after food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other epilepsy medications. Once crushed, consume immediately.

Tablet Epitop  (Drug molecule – Topiramate )

Topiramate belongs to anti-convulsants group of drugs. It is a calcium channel blocker & is mainly used in the treatment of epilepsy and also migraine.

How does it work ?

There are receptors & various channels in the brain which can excite or cause hperactivity of brain cells & there are other receptors & channels that cause brain cells to calm down. The first type of receptors & channels , if activated lead to firing of brain cells = epilepsy or nerve pain. The second type, if activated leads to reduced firing of the brain cells. Topiramate works by stimulating the receptors & channels that cause reduced firing, thus leading to reduction in seizures and headache.

Usual dosage :

For migraine : 2 – 3 mg/kg/day (or as per doctor)

For epilepsy : 5 – 8 mg/kg/day (or as per doctor)

Benefits of Topiramate :

  • Helps in controlling migraine.
  • Helps in reducing seizures in epilepsy patients.

Who can benefit with Topiramate supplementation ?

People suffering from migraine and epilepsy.

Side-effects :

Mainly drowsiness and tingling in few people.

Contra-indications :

To be avoided in children with neuro- metabolic & hepatic disorders.

Overdosage :

Depending on the overdosage, may cause self- limiting drowsiness &/or giddiness. Nothing extra to be done.

Other info :

To be consumed preferably after food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other epilepsy medications. Once crushed, consume immediately.

Gabantin Forte  (Main Molecule – Gabapentin)

Gabapentin belongs to anti-convulsants group of drugs. It is mainly used in the treatment of peripheral and diabetic neuropathy & also in epilepsy.

How does it work ?

There are receptors in the brain which can excite or cause hperactivity of brain cells & there are other receptors that cause brain cells to calm down. The first type of receptors, if activated lead to firing of brain cells = epilepsy or nerve pain. The second type, if activated lead to calming of the brain cells and also a reduction in pain, if present. Gabapentin works by stimulating the receptors that cause the brain to reduce firing.

Usual dosage :

For neuropathy : 300 – 900 mg/day (or as per doctor)

For epilepsy : 300 – 1200 mg/day (or as per doctor)

Benefits of Gabapentin :

  • Helps in controlling nerve pain.
  • Helps in reducing seizures in epilepsy patients.

Who can benefit with gabapentin supplementation ?

People suffering from peripheral / diabetic neuropathy, post herpetic neuralgia, other types of nerve pain, epilepsy etc.

Side-effects :

Mainly drowsiness and giddiness in few people.

Contra-indications :

Dose adjustment in renal conditions.

Overdosage :

Depending on the overdosage, may cause self- limiting drowsiness &/or giddiness. Nothing extra to be done.

Other info :

To be consumed preferably after food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other epilepsy medications.

Tablet Gardenal (Drug molecule – Phenobarbital) Brands – Phenobarb

Phenobarbital belongs to barbiturates group of drugs. It is a broad spectrum drug & is mainly used in the treatment of epilepsy and also in anxiety in some cases.

How does it work ?

There are receptors & various channels in the brain which can excite or cause hperactivity of brain cells & there are other receptors & channels that cause brain cells to calm down. The first type of receptors & channels , if activated lead to firing of brain cells = epilepsy or nerve pain. The second type, if activated leads to reduced firing of the brain cells. Phenobarbital works by stimulating GABA receptors & inhibiting sodium channels that cause reduced firing, thus leading to reduction in seizures.

Usual dosage :

For Epilepsy : 5 mg/kg/day (or as per doctor)

Benefits of Phenobarbital :

1.Helps in reducing seizures in epilepsy patients.

Who can benefit with Phenobarbital supplementation ?

People suffering from epilepsy & infants with febrile seizures

Side-effects :

Skin rash (if it occurs, please consult the doctor), Drowsiness, imbalance, nausea, vomiting in some.

Contra-indications :

To avoid in case of prior rash to other anti- epileptics.

Overdosage :

May lead to lethargy, gastro-intestinal issues, Visual complaints, imbalance etc. If there is progressive lethargy,please take him to the nearest hospital for gastric lavage

Other info :

To be consumed preferably after food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other epilepsy medications. Once crushed, consume immediately.

GABANTIN (Molecule – Gabapentin)

Gabapentin belongs to anti-convulsants group of drugs. It is mainly used in the treatment of peripheral and diabetic neuropathy & also in epilepsy.

How does it work ?

There are receptors in the brain which can excite or cause hperactivity of brain cells & there are other receptors that cause brain cells to calm down. The first type of receptors, if activated lead to firing of brain cells = epilepsy or nerve pain. The second type, if activated lead to calming of the brain cells and also a reduction in pain, if present. Gabapentin works by stimulating the receptors that cause the brain to reduce firing.

Usual dosage :

For neuropathy : 300 – 900 mg/day (or as per doctor)

For epilepsy : 300 – 1200 mg/day (or as per doctor)

Benefits of Gabapentin :

  • Helps in controlling nerve pain.
  • Helps in reducing seizures in epilepsy patients.

Who can benefit with Gabapentin supplementation ?

People suffering from peripheral / diabetic neuropathy, post herpetic neuralgia, other types of nerve pain, epilepsy etc.

Side-effects :

Mainly drowsiness and giddiness in few people.

Contra-indications :

Dose adjustment in renal conditions

Overdosage :

Depending on the overdosage, may cause self- limiting drowsiness &/or giddiness. Nothing extra to be done.

Other info :

To be consumed preferably after food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other epilepsy medications.

Tablet Inspiral (Molecule – Methylphenidate)

Methylphenidate belongs to a group of drugs known as Respiratory & Central nervous system stimulants. It is mainly used in the treatment of ADHD & hyperactivity associated with Autism spectrum disorder.

How does it work ?

In the human body serotonin, & norepinephrine  are naturally occurring hormones that are needed for mood stability, to reduce pain & relax. They are actively produced by the body & also re-absorbed. Methylphenidate prevents this re-absorption allowing serotonin & norepinephrine to remain in the blood stream for longer time helping in mood stability & pain.

Benefits of Methylphenidate :

  1. Helps in improving sitting tolerance, hyperactivity & mood stability in kids with ADHD & Autism.

Who can benefit with methylphenidate supplementation ?

Children suffering from ADHD & Autism spectrum disorders.

Usual dosage :

5 – 10 mg/day as initial dose, to be slowly increased by 5-10 mg on weekly basis (or as per doctor advice) Maximum dose : 60 mg/day (or as per doctor advice)

Side-effects :

Mainly drowsiness & paradoxical increased hyperactivity (mainly at lower dosage) in some children.

Contra-indications :

To be avoided in Tourette syndrome.

Overdosage :

Depending on the overdosage, may cause self- limiting drowsiness &/or giddiness. If there is extreme lethargy or drowsiness, may need hospitalisation & gastric lavage.

Other info :

To be consumed preferably before food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other medications.

Tablet / syrup Lacosam (Drug molecule – Lacosamide)

Lacosamide belongs to anti-convulsants group of drugs. It is a sodium channel blocker & is mainly used in the treatment of epilepsy.

How does it work ?

There are receptors & various channels in the brain which can excite or cause hyperactivity of brain cells & there are other receptors & channels that cause brain cells to calm down. The first type of receptors & channels , if activated lead to firing of brain cells = epilepsy or nerve pain. The second type, if activated leads to reduced firing of the brain cells. Lacosamide works by stimulating the receptors & channels that cause reduced firing, thus leading to reduction in seizures.

Usual dosage :

For Epilepsy : 5 – 8 mg/kg/day (or as per doctor)

Benefits of Lacosamide :

  1. Helps in reducing seizures in epilepsy patients.
  2. Relatively very safe.

Who can benefit with Lacosamide supplementation ?

People suffering from epilepsy (partial & generalized).

Side-effects :

Skin rash (if it occurs, please consult the doctor), nausea, vomiting in some.

Contra-indications :

To avoid in case of prior rash to other anti- Epileptics, existing cardiovascular issues.

Overdosage :

May lead to lethargy, gastro-intestinal issues.

Other info :

To be consumed preferably after food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other epilepsy medications. In case of syrup, shake well before use. In case of tablet, if crushed, consume immediately.

Tablet / syrup Lacoptal (Drug molecule – Lacosamide) Brand names – Lacosam, Lacoset, Lacotab.

Lacosamide belongs to anti-convulsants group of drugs. It is a sodium channel blocker & is mainly used in the treatment of epilepsy.

How does it work ?

There are receptors & various channels in the brain which can excite or cause hyperactivity of brain cells & there are other receptors & channels that cause brain cells to calm down. The first type of receptors & channels , if activated lead to firing of brain cells = epilepsy or nerve pain. The second type, if activated leads to reduced firing of the brain cells. Lacosamide works by stimulating the receptors & channels that cause reduced firing, thus leading to reduction in seizures.

Usual dosage :

For Epilepsy : 5 – 8 mg/kg/day (or as per doctor)

Benefits of Lacosamide :

  1. Helps in reducing seizures in epilepsy patients.
  2. Relatively very safe.

Who can benefit with Lacosamide supplementation ?

People suffering from epilepsy (partial & generalized).

Side-effects :

Skin rash (if it occurs, please consult the doctor), nausea, vomiting in some.

Contra-indications :

To avoid in case of prior rash to other anti- Epileptics, existing cardiovascular issues.

Overdosage :

May lead to lethargy, gastro-intestinal issues.

Other info :

To be consumed preferably after food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other epilepsy medications. In case of syrup, shake well before use. In case of tablet, if crushed, consume immediately.

Tablet / syrup Lacotab (Drug molecule – Lacosamide) Brand names – Lacosam, Lacoset, Lacoptal

Lacosamide belongs to anti-convulsants group of drugs. It is a sodium channel blocker & is mainly used in the treatment of epilepsy.

How does it work ?

There are receptors & various channels in the brain which can excite or cause hyperactivity of brain cells & there are other receptors & channels that cause brain cells to calm down. The first type of receptors & channels , if activated lead to firing of brain cells = epilepsy or nerve pain. The second type, if activated leads to reduced firing of the brain cells. Lacosamide works by stimulating the receptors & channels that cause reduced firing, thus leading to reduction in seizures.

Usual dosage :

For Epilepsy : 5 – 8 mg/kg/day (or as per doctor)

Benefits of Lacosamide :

  • Helps in reducing seizures in epilepsy patients.
  • Relatively very safe.

Who can benefit with Lacosamide supplementation ?

People suffering from epilepsy (partial & generalized).

Side-effects :

Skin rash (if it occurs, please consult the doctor), nausea, vomiting in some.

Contra-indications :

To avoid in case of prior rash to other anti- Epileptics, existing cardiovascular issues.

Overdosage :

May lead to lethargy, gastro-intestinal issues.

Other info :

To be consumed preferably after food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other epilepsy medications. In case of syrup, shake well before use. In case of tablet, if crushed, consume immediately.

Tablet / syrup Lacoset (Drug molecule – Lacosamide) Brand names – Lacosam, Lacoset, Lacotab. Lacoptal

Lacosamide belongs to anti-convulsants group of drugs. It is a sodium channel blocker & is mainly used in the treatment of epilepsy.

How does it work ?

There are receptors & various channels in the brain which can excite or cause hyperactivity of brain cells & there are other receptors & channels that cause brain cells to calm down. The first type of receptors & channels , if activated lead to firing of brain cells = epilepsy or nerve pain. The second type, if activated leads to reduced firing of the brain cells. Lacosamide works by stimulating the receptors & channels that cause reduced firing, thus leading to reduction in seizures.

Usual dosage :

For Epilepsy : 5 – 8 mg/kg/day (or as per doctor)

Benefits of Lacosamide :

  • Helps in reducing seizures in epilepsy patients.
  • Relatively very safe.

Who can benefit with Lacosamide supplementation ?

People suffering from epilepsy (partial & generalized).

Side-effects :

Skin rash (if it occurs, please consult the doctor), nausea, vomiting in some.

Contra-indications :

To avoid in case of prior rash to other anti- Epileptics, existing cardiovascular issues.

Overdosage :

May lead to lethargy, gastro-intestinal issues.

Other info :

To be consumed preferably after food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other epilepsy medications. In case of syrup, shake well before use. In case of tablet, if crushed, consume immediately.

Tablet / syrup Levipil  (Drug molecule – Levetiracetam) Brands – Levacetam, Levera, levemex, Torleva etc.

Levetiracetam belongs to anti-convulsants group of drugs. It blocks SV2A protein in the brain & is mainly used in the treatment of epilepsy.

How does it work ?

There are receptors & various channels in the brain which can excite or cause hyperactivity of brain cells & there are other receptors & channels that cause brain cells to calm down. The first type of receptors & channels , if activated lead to firing of brain cells = epilepsy or nerve pain. The second type, if activated leads to reduced firing of the brain cells. Levetiracetram works by stimulating the receptors & channels that cause reduced firing, thus leading to reduction in seizures.

Usual dosage :

For Epilepsy : 20 – 50 mg/kg/day (or as per doctor)

Benefits of Levetiracetam :

Helps in reducing seizures in epilepsy patients.

Who can benefit with Levetiracetam supplementation ?

People suffering from epilepsy – partial and generalized.

Side-effects :

Skin rash (if it occurs, please consult the doctor), Drowsiness, imbalance, nausea, vomiting in some.

Contra-indications :

To avoid in case of prior rash to other anti- epileptics.

Overdosage :

May lead to lethargy, gastro-intestinal issues, Visual complaints, imbalance etc.

Other info :

To be consumed preferably after food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other epilepsy medications. If syrup, please shake well before use.

Tablet Lonazep (Drug molecule – Clonazepam) Brands – Petril, Epitril, Clonotril, Clonam etc.

Clonazepam belongs to benzodiazepines group of drugs. It is a broad spectrum drug & is mainly used in the treatment of epilepsy and also in anxiety/panic attacks.

How does it work ?

There are receptors & various channels in the brain which can excite or cause hperactivity of brain cells & there are other receptors & channels that cause brain cells to calm down. The first type of receptors & channels , if activated lead to firing of brain cells = epilepsy or nerve pain. The second type, if activated leads to reduced firing of the brain cells. Clonazepam works by stimulating GABA receptors & inhibiting sodium channels that cause reduced firing, thus leading to reduction in seizures.

Usual dosage :

For Epilepsy : 0.1 – 0.2 mg/kg/day (or as per doctor)

For anxiety/panic attacks : 1-2 mg/day (or as per doctor)

Benefits of Clonazepam :

  • Helps in reducing seizures in epilepsy patients.
  • Helps in reducing anxiety/panic attacks.

Who can benefit with Clonazepam supplementation ?

People suffering from epilepsy & anxiety/panic attacks.

Side-effects :

Skin rash (if it occurs, please consult the doctor), Drowsiness, imbalance, nausea, vomiting in some.

Contra-indications :

To avoid in case of prior rash to other anti- epileptics.

Overdosage :

May lead to lethargy, gastro-intestinal issues, Visual complaints, imbalance etc. If there is progressive lethargy,  please take him to the nearest hospital for gastric lavage

Other info :

To be consumed preferably after food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other epilepsy medications. Once crushed, consume immediately.

Tablet Inspiral (Molecule – Methylphenidate)

Methylphenidate belongs to a group of drugs known as Respiratory & Central nervous system stimulants. It is mainly used in the treatment of ADHD & hyperactivity associated with Autism spectrum disorder.

How does it work ?

In the human body serotonin, & norepinephrine  are naturally occurring hormones that are needed for mood stability, to reduce pain & relax. They are actively produced by the body & also re-absorbed. Methylphenidate prevents this re-absorption allowing serotonin & norepinephrine to remain in the blood stream for longer time helping in mood stability & pain.

Benefits of Methylphenidate :

  1. Helps in improving sitting tolerance, hyperactivity & mood stability in kids with ADHD & Autism.

Who can benefit with methylphenidate supplementation ?

Children suffering from ADHD & Autism spectrum disorders.

Usual dosage :

5 – 10 mg/day as initial dose, to be slowly increased by 5-10 mg on weekly basis (or as per doctor advice) Maximum dose : 60 mg/day (or as per doctor advice)

Side-effects :

Mainly drowsiness & paradoxical increased hyperactivity (mainly at lower dosage) in some children. Contra-indications – To be avoided in Tourette syndrome.

Overdosage :

Depending on the overdosage, may cause self- limiting drowsiness &/or giddiness. If there is extreme lethargy or drowsiness, may need hospitalisation & gastric lavage.

Other info :

To be consumed preferably before food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other medications.

Tablet Migranex (Drug molecule – Flunarizine)

Flunarizine belongs to a group of drugs known as Calcium channel blockers. It is mainly used in the treatment of migraine.

How does it work ?

Human brain has various channels  – calcium channels, sodium channels etc. through which the regular electrical activity goes on. In most people, migraine occurs due to various lifestyle related triggers (exposure to bright light, sound, lack of sleep etc.) which then leads to a calcium channel mediated pain which progressively worsens. Flunarizine helps in blocking this calcium channel activity, thus reducing both the intensity and frequency of future migraine attacks.

Benefits of Flunarizine :

Helps in reducing intensity & frequency of migraine.

Who can benefit with Flunarizine supplementation ?

People suffering from migraine.

Usual dosage :

5 – 10 mg/day (or as per doctor)

Side-effects :

Mainly drowsiness and giddiness in few people.

Contra-indications :

To be avoided in parkinson’s disease.

Overdosage :

Depending on the overdosage, may cause self- limiting drowsiness &/or giddiness. Nothing extra to be done.

Other info :

To be consumed preferably after food. Please donot abruptly stop the medicine as headache can recur or worsen.

Pregaqor (Molecule – Pregabalin)

Pregabalin belongs to anti-convulsants group of drugs. It is mainly used in the treatment of peripheral and diabetic neuropathy & also in epilepsy.

How does it work ?

There are receptors in the brain which can excite or cause hperactivity of brain cells & there are other receptors that cause brain cells to calm down. The first type of receptors, if activated lead to firing of brain cells = epilepsy or nerve pain. The second type, if activated lead to calming of the brain cells and also a reduction in pain, if present. Pregabalin works by stimulating the receptors that cause the brain to reduce firing.

Benefits of Pregabalin :

  • Helps in controlling nerve pain (neuropathy).
  • Helps in reducing seizures in epilepsy patients.

Who can benefit with pregabalin supplementation ?

People suffering from peripheral / diabetic neuropathy, post herpetic neuralgia, other types of nerve pain, epilepsy etc.

Usual dosage :

For neuropathy : 150 – 300 mg/day (or as per doctor)

For epilepsy : 150 – 600 mg/day (or as per doctor)

Side-effects :

Mainly drowsiness and giddiness in few people.

Contra-indications :

Dose adjustment in renal conditions.

Overdosage :

Depending on the overdosage, may cause self- limiting drowsiness &/or giddiness. Nothing extra to be done.

Other info :

To be consumed preferably after food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other epilepsy medications.

Tablet Nexito (Molecule – Escitalopram)

Escitalopram belongs to a group of drugs known as Selective serotonin & norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. It is mainly used in the treatment of stress, depression and tension type headaches.

How does it work ?

In the human body serotonin, dopamine & norepinephrine are naturally occurring hormones that are needed for mood stability, to reduce pain & relax. They are actively produced by the body & also re-absorbed. Escitalopram prevents this re- absorption allowing serotonin & norepinephrine to remain in the blood stream for longer time helping in mood stability & pain.

Benefits of Escitalopram :

  • Helps in improving tension type headaches
  • Helps in improving sleep, anxiety, stress.

Who can benefit with Escitalopram supplementation ?

People suffering from peripheral / diabetic neuropathy, post herpetic neuralgia, other types of nerve pain, anxiety etc.

Usual dosage :

10 – 20 mg/day (or as per doctor)

Side-effects :

Mainly drowsiness and giddiness in few people.

Contra-indications :

Dose adjustment in renal conditions.

Overdosage :

Depending on the overdosage, may cause self- limiting drowsiness &/or giddiness. Nothing extra to be done.

Other info :

To be consumed preferably after food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other medications.

Tablet / syrup Oxetol  (Drug molecule – Oxcarbazepine)

Oxcarbazepine belongs to anti-convulsants group of drugs. It is a sodium channel blocker & is mainly used in the treatment of epilepsy and also in trigeminal nerve pain.

How does it work ?

There are receptors & various channels in the brain which can excite or cause hyperactivity of brain cells & there are other receptors & channels that cause brain cells to calm down. The first type of receptors & channels , if activated lead to firing of brain cells = epilepsy or nerve pain. The second type, if activated leads to reduced firing of the brain cells. Oxetol works bystimulating the receptors & channels that cause reduced firing, thus leading to reduction in seizures and nerve pain.

Usual dosage :

For Epilepsy : 20 – 30 mg/kg/day (or as per doctor)

For neuralgia : 300 – 1200 mg/day (or as per doctor)

Benefits of Oxcarbazepine :

  • Helps in reducing seizures in epilepsy patients.
  • Helps in reducing trigeminal nerve pain.

Who can benefit with Oxcarbazepine supplementation ?

People suffering from epilepsy & trigeminal neuralgia.

Side-effects :

Skin rash (if it occurs, please consult the doctor), Drowsiness, imbalance, nausea, vomiting in some.

Contra-indications :

To avoid in case of prior rash to other anti- epileptics.

Overdosage :

May lead to lethargy, gastro-intestinal issues, Visual complaints, imbalance etc.

Other info :

To be consumed preferably after food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other epilepsy medications. If syrup, please shake well before use. With tablet, if crushed, consume immediately afterwards.

PROGABA  (Molecule – Gabapentin)

Gabapentin belongs to anti-convulsants group of drugs. It is mainly used in the treatment of peripheral and diabetic neuropathy & also in epilepsy.

How does it work ?

There are receptors in the brain which can excite or cause hyperactivity of brain cells & there are other receptors that cause brain cells to calm down. The first type of receptors, if activated lead to firing of brain cells = epilepsy or nerve pain. The second type, if activated lead to calming of the brain cells and also a reduction in pain, if present. Gabapentin works by stimulating the receptors that cause the brain to reduce firing.

Usual dosage :

For neuropathy : 300 – 900 mg/day (or as per doctor)

For epilepsy : 300 – 1200 mg/day (or as per doctor)

Benefits of Gabapentin :

  • Helps in controlling nerve pain.
  • Helps in reducing seizures in epilepsy patients.

Who can benefit with Gabapentin supplementation ?

People suffering from peripheral / diabetic neuropathy, post herpetic neuralgia, other types of nerve pain, epilepsy etc.

Side-effects :

Mainly drowsiness and giddiness in few people.

Contra-indications :

Dose adjustment in renal conditions.

Overdosage :

Depending on the overdosage, may cause self- limiting drowsiness &/or giddiness. Nothing extra to be done.

Other info :

To be consumed preferably after food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other epilepsy medications.

Tablet Dothip (Molecule – Dosulepin)

Dosulepine belongs to a group of drugs known as Tricyclic anti-depressants. It is used in the treatment of anxiety & depression as well as in tension type headaches.

How does it work ?

In the human body serotonin & noradrenaline are naturally Occurring hormones that are needed for mood stability, to reduce pain & relax. They are actively produced by the body and also re-absorbed. Dosulepin prevents this re-absorption allowing serotonin & noradrenaline to remain in the blood stream for longer time helping in mood stability and pain.

Benefits of Dosulepin :

  • Helps in improving sleep, headache.
  • Helps in improving stress, depression.

Who can benefit with Dosulepin supplementation ?

People suffering from tension type headache, depression, stress, anxiety etc.

Usual dosage :

25 – 75 mg/day (or as per doctor)

Side-effects :

Mainly drowsiness and giddiness in few people.

Contra-indications :

Dose adjustment in renal conditions, to Be avoided in people with recent cardiac complications.

Overdosage :

Depending on the overdosage, may cause self- limiting drowsiness &/or giddiness. Nothing extra to be done.

Other info :

To be consumed preferably after food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other medications.

Tablet QUTAN (Molecule – Quetiapine)

Quetiapine belongs to a group of drugs known as Atypical antipsychotics. It is used in the treatment of depression, tension type Headaches, bipolar disorder & mania.

How does it work ?

In the human body serotonin & dopamine are naturally occurring hormones that are needed for mood stability, to reduce pain & relax. They are actively produced by the body and also re-absorbed. Quetiapine prevents this re-absorption allowing serotonin & dopamine to remain in the blood stream for longer time helping in mood stability and pain.

Benefits of Dosulepin :

  • Helps in improving sleep, headache.
  • Helps in improving depression, mania

Who can benefit with Quetiapine supplementation ?

People suffering from tension type headache, depression, Anxiety, mania etc.

Usual dosage :

Headache : 25 – 75 mg/day (or as per doctor)

Mania/bipolar disorder : 100 – 800 mg/day (or as per doctor)

Side-effects :

Mainly drowsiness and giddiness in few people.

Contra-indications :

Dose adjustment in renal conditions, to Be avoided in people with recent cardiac complications.

Overdosage :

Depending on the overdosage, may cause self- limiting drowsiness &/or giddiness. Nothing extra to be done.

Other info :

To be consumed preferably after food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other medications.

Tablet Stugeron (Molecule – Cinnarizine)

Cinnarizine belongs to a group of drugs known as H1 & dopamine receptor antagonists (inhibitors). It is mainly used in the treatment of giddiness – acute & chronic related to middle or inner ear conditions.

How does it work ?

In the human body, deep inside the inner ear, there are semi- -circular canals. They help in maintaining the balance and equilibrium of the body whenever there is a sudden change in body position or movement. 1 of the reasons for positional giddiness is when these canals are affected. Cinnarizine causes reduced histamine production by blocking H1 receptors in the body. This causes the restoration of the sense of balance.

Benefits of Cinnarizine :

  1. Helps in improving positional giddiness in patients With vertigo.

Who can benefit with Cinnarizine supplementation ?

People suffering from acute or chronic vertigo.

Usual dosage :

75 mg/day (or as per doctor advice)

Side-effects :

Rarely nausea, vomiting and acidity.

Contra-indications :

To be dose adjusted in patients with Liver and kidney issues.

Overdosage :

Depending on the overdosage, may cause self- limiting drowsiness &/or gastric symptoms. If the overdosage is large, may need hospitalisation & gastric lavage.

Other info :

To be consumed preferably after food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other medications.

Tablet Tegrital   (Drug molecule – Carbamazepine)

Carbamazepine belongs to anti-convulsants group of drugs. It is a sodium channel blocker & is mainly used in the treatment of epilepsy and also in trigeminal nerve pain.

How does it work ?

There are receptors & various channels in the brain which can excite or cause hperactivity of brain cells & there are other receptors & channels that cause brain cells to calm down. The first type of receptors & channels , if activated lead to firing of brain cells = epilepsy or nerve pain. The second type, if activated leads to reduced firing of the brain cells. Carbamazepine works by stimulating the receptors & channels that cause reduced firing thus leading to reduction in seizures and nerve pain.

Usual dosage :

For Epilepsy : 20 – 30 mg/kg/day (or as per doctor)

For neuralgia : 200 – 800 mg/day (or as per doctor)

Benefits of Carbamazepine :

  • Helps in reducing seizures in epilepsy patients.
  • Helps in reducing trigeminal nerve pain.

Who can benefit with Carbamazepine supplementation ?

People suffering from epilepsy & trigeminal neuralgia.

Side-effects :

Skin rash (if it occurs, please consult the doctor), Drowsiness, imbalance, nausea, vomiting in some.

Contra-indications :

To avoid in case of prior rash to other anti- epileptics.

Overdosage :

May lead to lethargy, gastro-intestinal issues, Visual complaints, imbalance etc.

Other info :

To be consumed preferably after food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other epilepsy medications. Once crushed, consume immediately.

Tablet Topamac  (Drug molecule – Topiramate )

Topiramate belongs to anti-convulsants group of drugs. It is a calcium channel blocker & is mainly used in the treatment of epilepsy and also migraine.

How does it work ?

There are receptors & various channels in the brain which can excite or cause hperactivity of brain cells & there are other receptors & channels that cause brain cells to calm down. The first type of receptors & channels , if activated lead to firing of brain cells = epilepsy or nerve pain. The second type, if activated leads to reduced firing of the brain cells. Topiramate works by stimulating the receptors & channels that cause reduced firing, thus leading to reduction in seizures and headache.

Usual dosage :

For migraine : 2 – 3 mg/kg/day (or as per doctor)

For epilepsy : 5 – 8 mg/kg/day (or as per doctor)

Benefits of Topiramate :

  • Helps in controlling migraine.
  • Helps in reducing seizures in epilepsy patients.

Who can benefit with Topiramate supplementation ?

People suffering from migraine and epilepsy.

Side-effects :

Mainly drowsiness and tingling in few people.

Contra-indications :

To be avoided in children with neuro- metabolic & hepatic disorders.

Overdosage :

Depending on the overdosage, may cause self- limiting drowsiness &/or giddiness. Nothing extra to be done.

Other info :

To be consumed preferably after food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other epilepsy medications. Once crushed, consume immediately.

Tablet Valprid CR (Drug molecule – Sodium valproate)

Sodium valproate belongs to anti-convulsants group of drugs. It is a broad spectrum drug & is mainly used in the treatment of epilepsy and also in migraine treatment.

How does it work ?

There are receptors & various channels in the brain which can excite or cause hyperactivity of brain cells & there are other receptors & channels that cause brain cells to calm down. The first type of receptors & channels , if activated lead to firing of brain cells = epilepsy or nerve pain. The second type, if activated leads to reduced firing of the brain cells. Valproate works by stimulating the receptors & channels that cause reduced firing thus leading to reduction in seizures and nerve pain.

Usual dosage :

For Epilepsy : 20 – 40 mg/kg/day (or as per doctor)

For migraine : 10 – 20 mg/kg/day (or as per doctor)

Benefits of Valproate :

  1. Helps in reducing seizures in epilepsy patients.
  2. Helps in reducing migraine intensity & frequency.

Who can benefit with Valproate supplementation ?

People suffering from epilepsy & migraine.

Side-effects :

Skin rash (if it occurs, please consult the doctor), Drowsiness, imbalance, nausea, vomiting in some.

Contra-indications :

To avoid in case of prior rash to other anti- epileptics.

Overdosage :

May lead to lethargy, gastro-intestinal issues, Visual complaints, imbalance etc.

Other info :

To be consumed preferably after food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other epilepsy medications. Once crushed, consume immediately.

Tablet Valprol CR (Drug molecule – Sodium valproate)

Sodium valproate belongs to anti-convulsants group of drugs. It is a broad spectrum drug & is mainly used in the treatment of epilepsy and also in migraine treatment.

How does it work ?

There are receptors & various channels in the brain which can excite or cause hyperactivity of brain cells & there are other receptors & channels that cause brain cells to calm down. The first type of receptors & channels , if activated lead to firing of brain cells = epilepsy or nerve pain. The second type, if activated leads to reduced firing of the brain cells. Valproate works by stimulating the receptors & channels that cause reduced firing thus leading to reduction in seizures and nerve pain.

Usual dosage :

For Epilepsy : 20 – 40 mg/kg/day (or as per doctor)

For migraine : 10 – 20 mg/kg/day (or as per doctor)

Benefits of Valproate :

  • Helps in reducing seizures in epilepsy patients.
  • Helps in reducing migraine intensity & frequency.

Who can benefit with Valproate supplementation ?

People suffering from epilepsy & migraine.

Side-effects :

Skin rash (if it occurs, please consult the doctor), Drowsiness, imbalance, nausea, vomiting in some.

Contra-indications :

To avoid in case of prior rash to other anti- epileptics.

Overdosage :

May lead to lethargy, gastro-intestinal issues, Visual complaints, imbalance etc.

Other info :

To be consumed preferably after food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other epilepsy medications. Once crushed, consume immediately.

Tablet Vertin (Molecule – Betahistine)

Betahistine belongs to a group of drugs known as H1 receptor agonists (enhancers). It is mainly used in the treatment of giddiness – acute & chronic related to middle or inner ear conditions.

How does it work ?

In the human body, deep inside the inner ear, there are semi–circular canals. They help in maintaining the balance and equilibrium of the body whenever there is a sudden change in body position or movement. 1 of the reasons for positional giddiness is when these canals are affected. Betahistine causes increased histamine production by blocking H1 receptors in the body. This causes the restoration of the sense of balance.

Benefits of Betahistine :

  1. Helps in improving positional giddiness in patients With vertigo.

Who can benefit with betahistine supplementation ?

People suffering from acute or chronic vertigo.

Usual dosage :

24 – 48 mg/day (or as per doctor advice) Maximum dose : 96 mg/day (or as per doctor advice)

Side-effects :

Rarely nausea, vomiting and acidity.

Contra-indications :

To be avoided in peptic ulcer patients.

Overdosage :

Depending on the overdosage, may cause self- limiting drowsiness &/or gastric symptoms. If the overdosage is large, may need hospitalisation & gastric lavage.

Other info :

To be consumed preferably after food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other medications.

Tablet / syrup Vinlep (Drug molecule – Oxcarbazepine)

Oxcarbazepine belongs to anti-convulsants group of drugs. It is a sodium channel blocker & is mainly used in the treatment of epilepsy and also in trigeminal nerve pain.

How does it work ?

There are receptors & various channels in the brain which can excite or cause hyperactivity of brain cells & there are other receptors & channels that cause brain cells to calm down. The first type of receptors & channels , if activated lead to firing of brain cells = epilepsy or nerve pain. The second type, if activated leads to reduced firing of the brain cells. Vinlep works by stimulating the receptors & channels that cause reduced firing, thus leading to reduction in seizures and nerve pain.

Usual dosage :

For Epilepsy : 20 – 30 mg/kg/day (or as per doctor)

For neuralgia : 300 – 1200 mg/day (or as per doctor)

Benefits of Oxcarbazepine :

  • Helps in reducing seizures in epilepsy patients.
  • Helps in reducing trigeminal nerve pain.

Who can benefit with Oxcarbazepine supplementation ?

People suffering from epilepsy & trigeminal neuralgia.

Side-effects :

Skin rash (if it occurs, please consult the doctor), Drowsiness, imbalance, nausea, vomiting in some.

Contra-indications :

To avoid in case of prior rash to other anti- epileptics.

Overdosage :

May lead to lethargy, gastro-intestinal issues, Visual complaints, imbalance etc.

Other info :

To be consumed preferably after food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other epilepsy medications. In case of syrup, shake well before use. In case of tablet, if crushed, consume immediately.

Tablet Yogazam (Drug molecule – Clobazam) Brands – Frisium, Lobazam, Cloba etc.

Clobazam belongs to benzodiazepines group of drugs. It is a broad spectrum drug & is mainly used in the treatment of epilepsy and also in febrile seizure prophylaxis.

How does it work ?

There are receptors & various channels in the brain which can excite or cause hperactivity of brain cells & there are other receptors & channels that cause brain cells to calm down. The first type of receptors & channels , if activated lead to firing of brain cells = epilepsy or nerve pain. The second type, if activated leads to reduced firing of the brain cells. Yogazam works by stimulating GABA receptors & inhibiting sodium channels that cause reduced firing, thus leading to reduction in seizures.

Usual dosage :

For Epilepsy : 0.3 – 1 mg/kg/day (or as per doctor)

For febrile seizure : 0.3 – 0.8 mg/kg/day (or as per doctor)

Benefits of Yogazam :

  • Helps in reducing seizures in epilepsy patients.
  • Helps in febrile seizure prevention in infants.

Who can benefit with Yogazam supplementation ?

People suffering from epilepsy & infants with febrile seizures

Side-effects :

Skin rash (if it occurs, please consult the doctor), Drowsiness, imbalance, nausea, vomiting in some.

Contra-indications :

To avoid in case of prior rash to other anti- epileptics.

Overdosage :

May lead to lethargy, gastro-intestinal issues, Visual complaints, imbalance etc. If there is progressive lethargy, please take him to the nearest hospital for gastric lavage

Other info :

To be consumed preferably after food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other epilepsy medications. Once crushed, consume immediately.

Tablet Zepcar  (Drug molecule – Carbamazepine)

Carbamazepine belongs to anti-convulsants group of drugs. It is a sodium channel blocker & is mainly used in the treatment of epilepsy and also in trigeminal nerve pain.

How does it work ?

There are receptors & various channels in the brain which can excite or cause hperactivity of brain cells & there are other receptors & channels that cause brain cells to calm down. The first type of receptors & channels , if activated lead to firing of brain cells = epilepsy or nerve pain. The second type, if activated leads to reduced firing of the brain cells. Zeptol works by stimulating the receptors & channels that cause reduced firing, thus leading to reduction in seizures and nerve pain.

Usual dosage :

For Epilepsy : 20 – 30 mg/kg/day (or as per doctor)

For neuralgia : 200 – 800 mg/day (or as per doctor)

Benefits of Carbamazepine :

  • Helps in reducing seizures in epilepsy patients.
  • Helps in reducing trigeminal nerve pain.

Who can benefit with Carbamazepine supplementation ?

People suffering from epilepsy & trigeminal neuralgia.

Side-effects :

Skin rash (if it occurs, please consult the doctor), Drowsiness, imbalance, nausea, vomiting in some.

Contra-indications :

To avoid in case of prior rash to other anti- epileptics.

Overdosage :

May lead to lethargy, gastro-intestinal issues, Visual complaints, imbalance etc.

Other info :

To be consumed preferably after food. Dose may need adjustment if taken with other epilepsy medications. Once crushed, consume immediately