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

• 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.