In Neuropathic pain Bacgab Gel is used to treat long-lasting (chronic) pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes shingles or spinal cord injury. It interferes with pain signals that travel through the damaged nerves and the brain. Using this medicine regularly will improve your physical and social functioning and overall quality of life.
How to use:
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying unless hands are the affected area.
Description:
Bacgab Gel is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of neuropathic pain. It works by first cooling and then warming up the skin. Thus it calms the damaged or overactive nerves by acting on the brain thereby decreasing the sensation of pain.Bacgab Gel is for external use only. You should use this in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Clean and dry the affected area before applying this medicine to the skin. You should always wash your hands after applying it unless hands are the affected area.There are no major side effects associated with this medicine but it can cause some application site burning irritation itching or redness. However these side effects are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.
Benefits:
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying unless hands are the affected area.
Safety Advise:
- Alcohol : None <p> No interaction found/established | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Bacgab Gel may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Bacgab Gel is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. | - Driving : None <p> No interaction found/established | - Kidney : None <p> No interaction found/established | - Liver : None <p> No interaction found/established
If you miss a dose:
If you miss a dose of Bacgab Gel apply 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.
Fact Box:
Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS
Primary Use:
Neuropathic pain
Common Side Effects:
Application site reactions (burning irritation itching and redness)