Description
An oral gabapentinoid medication (pregabalin 75 mg), used to relieve nerve-related pain, manage epilepsy as adjunctive therapy, treat fibromyalgia, and generalized anxiety disorder. It works by modulating neurotransmitter release through calcium channel binding.
2. Prescription
- Prescription-only medication (Rx‑only).
3. Therapeutic Category
- Gabapentinoid / GABA analogue
- Anticonvulsant (antiepileptic)
- Analgesic (neuropathic pain)
- Anxiolytic (for anxiety disorders)
4. Active Ingredient / Composition
- Active ingredient: Pregabalin 75 mg per capsule/tablet
- Non-medicinal ingredients (typical for capsules): maize starch, pregelatinized starch, talc, gelatin shell, red iron oxide (for color), titanium dioxide (capsule/tablet coating)
5. Vitamins
None.
6. Minerals
None.
7. Variant
The 75 mg strength is one of several pregabalin dose forms (others include 50 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg, etc.) available in capsule or tablet form.
8. Consume Type
Administered orally (as capsule or tablet), swallowed whole—do not crush or chew.
9. Directions / Usage
- Take exactly as prescribed, at the same times each day, with or without food.
- Common starting dose: 75 mg twice daily (150 mg/day). May be increased based on response and tolerability; max often 600 mg/day.
- Do not abruptly discontinue; taper under medical supervision to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
10. Common Side Effects
- Very common: dizziness, drowsiness, sleepiness, dry mouth, weight gain, peripheral edema (swelling of hands/feet), blurred vision, trouble concentrating.
- Others: confusion, headache, fatigue, euphoria, memory impairment, nausea, tremor, appetite increase, etc.
11. Package Type
Typically supplied in blister packs or bottle packaging containing capsules or tablets. Exact packaging for “S‑Galin” may vary
- Storage Advice
- Store at room temperature between approx. 15°C–30°C (59°F–86°F).
- Keep away from light and moisture.
- Retain in original container/packaging. Avoid bathroom humidity.
13. Safety Advice
- Avoid alcohol—may increase sedation and dizziness.
- Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
Use caution in patients with kidney impairment (dose adjustment needed).
- Monitor for mood changes or suicidal thoughts.
- Risk of respiratory depression, especially when combined with opioids/CNS depressants or in those with pulmonary disease.
14. Product Substitute
Generic alternatives for Pregalin 75 mg include:
- Gablincad 75 mg (Cadila)
- Nurogab 75 mg (Macleods)
Pregastar 75 mg (Lupin)
- Pregeb 75 mg (Torrent)
- Zylin 75 mg (Zydus Cadila)
15. Manufacturer / Marketer
For generics like Pregalin 75 mg, the manufacturer is often Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd. If “S‑Galin” is indeed a label from this manufacturer or another, that detail may differ.
16. Country of Origin
Torrent Pharmaceuticals is headquartered in India; thus these generics are usually manufactured in India.
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