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Last Updated Oct 9, 2024 | 12:37 PM IST
Macrobion Plus Capsule is a combination medicine used in the treatment of neuropathic pain, diabetic neuropathy and nutritional deficiencies. This medicine works by altering the nerve signals that cause pain and thereby protects nerve fibres. It helps provide a protective effect on the nerve tissues and the brain. You may experience common side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and stomach upset.
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About Macrobion Plus Capsule

Macrobion Plus Capsule is a combination medication used in the treatment of neuropathic pain. Neuropathic pain is a chronic progressive nerve disease that causes nerve pain due to damage of sensory nerves. Symptoms include spontaneous, untriggered pain, unpleasant feeling, shooting, burning or stabbing pain, difficulty resting or sleeping and evoked pain (pain caused by events that are usually not painful). Macrobion Plus Capsule may be used in the treatment of diabetic neuropathy, drug-induced neuropathy, alcoholic neuropathy, and trigeminal neuralgia.

Macrobion Plus Capsule is a combination of four drugs: Alpha-lipoic acid (anti-oxidant), folic acid (vitamin), methylcobalamin and pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6). Methylcobalamin and Pyridoxine hydrochloride help in the rejuvenation and protection of damaged nerve cells by producing a substance called myelin. Alpha-lipoic acid helps in providing a protective effect on the nerve tissues and brain. Folic acid helps in providing essential nutrients to the nerves. Together, Macrobion Plus Capsule helps in providing relief from neuropathic pain.

You are advised to take Macrobion Plus Capsule for as long as your physician has suggested it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as nausea, headache, vomiting and heartburn. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your physician if you experience these side effects persistently.

Consult your physician before starting Macrobion Plus Capsule if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Macrobion Plus Capsule is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Macrobion Plus Capsule as it could lead to unpleasant side effects. If you are due to undergo any surgery, inform your doctor that you are taking Macrobion Plus Capsule . Exercise caution while using Macrobion Plus Capsule with anti-tumour drugs, antibiotics, chemotherapy, anti-diabetic drugs, thyroid hormone and blood thinners.

Uses of Macrobion Plus Capsule

Treatment of Neuropathic pain

Medicinal Benefits

Macrobion Plus Capsule is a combination of four drugs: Alpha-lipoic acid, folic acid, methylcobalamin and pyridoxine hydrochloride. Macrobion Plus Capsule is used to treat neuropathic pain in conditions such as diabetic neuropathy, drug-induced neuropathy, alcoholic neuropathy, and trigeminal neuralgia. Alpha-lipoic acid is an antioxidant that helps in providing a protective effect on the nerve tissues and brain. Folic acid is a vitamin that helps in providing essential nutrients to nerves. Methylcobalamin helps in the rejuvenation and protection of damaged nerve cells by producing a substance called myelin. Pyridoxine hydrochloride is necessary for facilitating myelin and neurotransmitter synthesis. Together, Macrobion Plus Capsule helps in providing relief from neuropathic pain. Additionally, Macrobion Plus Capsule may also be used to treat fibromyalgia and post-herpetic neuralgia.

Directions for Use

Swallow Macrobion Plus Capsule as a whole with a glass of water, do not chew or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Macrobion Plus Capsule

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Heartburn

Drug Warnings

Consult your physician before starting Macrobion Plus Capsule if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or if you are due to undergo any surgery. Macrobion Plus Capsule is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Macrobion Plus Capsule as it could lead to unpleasant side effects. Exercise caution while using Macrobion Plus Capsule with anti-tumour drugs, antibiotics, chemotherapy, anti-diabetic drugs, thyroid hormone, and blood thinners.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Macrobion Plus Capsule may have an interaction with antitumour antibiotics (daunorubicin, doxorubicin, epirubicin, idarubicin, mitoxantrone, bleomycin, adriamycin, mithramycin), anti-diabetic (insulin, metformin, glibenclamide, glyburide, tolbutamide, chlorpropamide), anti-cancer (altretamine),  alkylating agents used for cancer (cyclophosphamide, melphalan, chlorambucil) and blood thinners (warfarin, acenocoumarol, apixaban).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Macrobion Plus Capsule .

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your physician if you have angioedema, creatine kinase elevations, peripheral oedema, malabsorption and anaemia.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • DOXORUBICIN
  • BLEOMYCIN
  • CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE
  • INSULIN
  • METFORMIN
  • GLYBURIDE
  • GLIBENCLAMIDE
  • CHLORPROPAMIDE
  • TOLBUTAMIDE
  • ALTRETAMINE
  • WARFARIN
  • ACENOCOUMAROL
  • APIXABAN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include food rich in vitamin B and D in your diet.

  • Load up on oily fish, egg yolks, spinach, broccoli, salmon and orange juice as these are natural sources of minerals and vitamins. 

  • Include cayenne pepper in your diet as it can help in lowering neuropathic pain.

  • Exercising regularly helps in improving overall health and combating pain. 

  • Rest well, 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 improve coping skills.

  • Acupuncture can be helpful by stimulating pressure points.

  • Using essential oils for massages can help increase circulation.

Special Advise

  • In case you miss a dose of Macrobion Plus Capsule , skip it and resume when it is time for the second dose only. Do not ever take a double dose.

  • It is very difficult to overdose on Macrobion Plus Capsule however, if you accidentally take extra doses of Macrobion Plus Capsule , please inform your physician or go to a hospital immediately. Some of the common symptoms of an overdose can be nausea, constipation, feeling sick, dizziness, mood changes, loss of appetite and headache.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Neuropathic Pain: Neuropathic pain is caused due to damage sensory nerves. It is caused by chronic progressive nerve disease or due to infection or injury. The pain could be intermittent or continuous, which is felt as prickling, stabbing, tingling or burning sensation. A feeling of numbness and loss of sensations is also common with neuropathic pain. Usually, the body sends the pain signals when there is an injury, but with neuropathic pain, the pain is not triggered by an injury, the body unpromptedly sends the pain signals. Symptoms include spontaneous, untriggered pain, unpleasant feeling, shooting, burning or stabbing pain, difficulty resting or sleeping, and evoked pain (pain caused by events that are usually not painful).

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Macrobion Plus Capsule as it may lead to unpleasant side effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Consult your physician before taking Macrobion Plus Capsule if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your physician before taking Macrobion Plus Capsule , your doctor will decide whether Macrobion Plus Capsule can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Safe

Macrobion Plus Capsule does not affect your ability to drive.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your physician if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your physician if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Caution

Macrobion Plus Capsule is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

No. 81- B, Epip, Phase-1, Jharmajri, Baddi, Baddi - 173205
Other Info - MAC0365

FAQs

Macrobion Plus Capsule is used to treat neuropathic pain associated with diabetic neuropathy.
Macrobion Plus Capsule is a combination of four drugs: Alpha lipoic acid, folic acid, methylcobalamin and pyridoxine. Together, Macrobion Plus Capsule helps in providing relief from neuropathic pain by augmenting the health and vitality of nerve and muscle cells.
Macrobion Plus Capsule is used to treat diabetic neuropathy. Diabetic neuropathy is a condition in which nerve damage occurs due to high blood glucose levels. It mostly causes pain in the legs and feet.
Macrobion Plus Capsule may be used to treat trigeminal neuralgia. It is a condition in which the trigeminal nerve is affected leading to pain.
To treat your condition effectually continue taking Macrobion Plus Capsule for as long as recommended. Do not be reluctant to speak with your physician if you experience any difficulty while taking Macrobion Plus Capsule .
Neuropathic pain can be challenging to live with. Make sure you keep a healthy mindset, get regular exercise, invest in a balanced and nutritious diet rich in lean meats, oily fish, nuts, whole grains, green leafy vegetables and fruit. Avoid excess alcohol and smoking as this can aggravate pain states. Talk to a professional and join a support group if you ever feel the need.

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