Alafin Tablet 10's

Alafin Tablet 10's belongs to the class of 'antioxidants', primarily used to treat diabetic polyneuropathy. Diabetic polyneuropathy is a type of nerve damage that can occur if you have diabetes. High blood sugar (glucose) can injure nerves throughout your body. Diabetic neuropathy most often damages nerves in your legs and feet.

Alafin Tablet 10's contains the active ingredient of alpha-lipoic acid. Alpha-lipoic acid is a free-radical scavenger that catches damaging oxygen radicals both in aqueous and lipid-soluble cell environments, thereby counteracting the sensory disorders of diabetic polyneuropathy.

Take Alafin Tablet 10's as recommended it. Sometimes, you may experience certain common side effects such as dizziness, sleepiness, tiredness, headache and upset stomach. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Do not take Alafin Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless recommended by the doctor. Alafin Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if alert. Alafin Tablet 10's should not be given to children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with Alafin Tablet 10's as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Alafin Tablet 10's contains the active ingredient of alpha-lipoic acid. Alpha-lipoic acid is a free-radical scavenger that catches damaging oxygen radicals both in aqueous and lipid-soluble cell environments, and thereby, it protects the nerve cell from damaging degradation products and free radicals. And thus improving nerve conductivity and thereby counteracting the sensory disorders of diabetic neuropathy.

• Upset stomach
• Rash
• Change in eyesight
• Dizziness
• Headache
• sleepiness
• Feeling sleepy
• Feeling weak

Do not take Alafin Tablet 10's if you're allergic to any ingredient in it. Do not take Alafin Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless recommended by the doctor. Alafin Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if alert. Alafin Tablet 10's should not be given to children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Alafin Tablet 10's to avoid unpleasant side effects. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Alafin Tablet 10's may have interaction with antidepressant medications (amitriptyline, duloxetine, mirtazapine, fluoxetine, sertraline), anticonvulsants (gabapentin), anti-anxiety medications (diazepam, alprazolam), anti-diabetic medications (metformin), antibiotic medications (chloramphenicol), and pain killers (codeine, fentanyl, hydrocodone, morphine, oxycodone, tramadol).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid consuming alcohol with Alafin Tablet 10's to avoid unpleasant side effects.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Alafin Tablet 10's may interact with disease conditions such as suicidal tendency, angioedema, creatine kinase elevations, peripheral oedema, malabsorption and anaemia.

• AMITRIPTYLINE
• DULOXETINE
• MIRTAZAPINE
• FLUOXETINE
• SERTRALINE
• GABAPENTIN
• DIAZEPAM
• ALPRAZOLAM
• METFORMIN
• CHLORAMPHENICOL
• CODEINE
• FENTANYL
• HYDROCODONE
• MORPHINE
• OXYCODONE
• TRAMADOL

• Include food rich in vitamins B and D in your diet.
• Include cayenne pepper in your diet to help lower neuropathic pain.
• Exercising regularly helps in improving overall health and combating pain. 
• Rest well, and get plenty of sleep.
• Try taking a warm bath, as it can be soothing.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Meditation and yoga can help lower stress, decrease pain sensitivity and improves coping skills.
• Acupuncture can be helpful by stimulating pressure points.
• Using essential oils for massages can help increase circulation.

• It is advised to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down to decrease dizziness.
• Your doctor may recommend regular vision checks.

Diabetic neuropathy: Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that can occur if you have diabetes. High blood sugar (glucose) can injure nerves throughout your body. Diabetic neuropathy most often damages nerves in your legs and feet.