Pregnancy Interaction

• Only use if absolutely necessary and only with a doctor's permission.
• Gabapentin may be bad for the baby, so don't take it unless the benefits are greater than the dangers.
• Methylcobalamin is usually safe, but you should keep an eye on it when you use it with other drugs.
• Gabapentin gets into breast milk, so be careful when using it.

Faq For Medicine

Q1. What does Pentanerv M do?

Used for:

Pain in the nerves from diabetes

Sciatica

Pain from nerve compression

Neuralgia after herpes

Tingling and numbness

Neuropathy caused by a lack of vitamin B12

Pain from long-term nerve injury

Q2. Does it make you sleepy?

Yes, Gabapentin often makes people sleepy and dizzy.

Q 3. How long does it take to get results?

You will start to feel better in 1–2 weeks, and the full benefit will be felt in 4–6 weeks.

Q4. Does it help the nerves work better?

Yes. Methylcobalamin helps nerve cells grow back.

Q5. Can I take it at night?

Yes, a lot of patients take it at night because it makes them sleepy.

Expert Advice

• Don't drive or use heavy machinery after taking the dose.
• Take at night if you feel too sleepy.
• Stay away from alcohol; it makes you sleepy.
• Don't stop all at once; instead, slowly cut back to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
• If you have diabetes, keep your blood sugar under control to help your nerves repair.
• Patients with kidney problems need to change their dose.
• Keep up the therapy even after the first signs of improvement for lasting benefits.

Side Effects

• A lot:
• Sleepiness
• Dizzy
• Tiredness
• Legs that are swollen
• Gaining weight
• Vision that is not clear
• Shakes
• Mouth that is dry
• Changes in mood
• Not as common, but still serious:
• Thoughts of suicide
• Very bad allergic reactions
• Hard to breathe (particularly for older people)
• Very bad swelling
• Losing coordination

 How It Works

• Gabapentin
• Attaches to calcium channels in nerve cells that are sensitive to voltage.
• Stops pain signals that aren't normal.
• Helps with discomfort that comes from nerves.
• Vitamin B12, also known as methylcobalamin
• Helps fix nerves that are broken.
• Makes nerve conduction better.
• Helps keep the brain and nerves healthy.
• Together:
• They help with pain, fix nerves, and bring nerve functions back to normal.

Medicine Interaction

• Be careful when using with:
• Beverages
• Painkillers that are opioids (Tramadol, Morphine)
• Sleeping pills (Zolpidem)
• Benzodiazepines are drugs that help with anxiety.
• Antidepressants (SSRIs and TCAs)
• Antacids (Mg/Al) – wait two hours before taking
• Antihistamines
• Other drugs for epilepsy
• Tell your doctor if you take:
• Drugs for the kidneys
• Drugs for diabetes
• Medications for high blood pressure

 How to Use

• Usually, you should take one tablet once or twice a day as directed.
• You can take it with or without food.
• Take it at night if you can to avoid feeling sleepy throughout the day.
• Take it all in with water.
• Don't stop all at once; do it progressively.

 Uses / indications

• Pain in the nerves
• Diabetic neuropathy
• Sciatica (nerve compression)
• Neuralgia after herpes
• Neuropathy in the periphery
• Nerve injury caused by a lack of vitamin B12
• Tingling and numbness
• Long-term neuropathic problems
• Gabapentin's role as an adjunct therapy for seizures