- Chronic pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles or spinal cord injury
- Local anesthetic for topical application
- Pain relief caused by nerve compression
- Post surgical neuropathic pain
Dose: Apply BD
Gel:
- Lidocaine: 5%w/w
- Gabapentin: 6%w/w
- Apply onto the affected area and gently rub it in
- Do not wrap or cover the treated area with a bandage unless advised by your doctor.
Gabapentin works by binding to the specific site on voltage-gated calcium channels; this helps in relieving nerve pain.
Lidocaine hydrochloride decreases the pain sensation by blocking the pain signals from nerves to the brain.
- Itching
- Irritation
- Redness
- Burning sensation
- Breathing problems
- Diabetes
- Depression
- Epilepsy
None remarkable
Drug Status
| Availability | Prescription only |
| Pregnancy | Not recommended |
| Breastfeeding | Not recommended |
| Schedule | Controlled |
| BRAND NAME | STRENGTH | FORMULATION | PACK SIZE | MANUFACTURER | DISTRIBUTOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mycogab | 5% + 6% w/w | Gel | 30g | Pharma Life Science | Pharma Life Science |