Ketriplin Cream
Prescription Required
Introduction of Ketriplin Cream
Ketriplin Cream is a combination of two medicines used to treat neuropathic pain. It works by protecting the nerve fibres against damage, repairing the damaged nerves. This way it effectively relieves the pain sensation.
Ketriplin Cream is a combination of tricyclic antidepressants and general anaesthetic agents.
Ketriplin Cream is a combination of tricyclic antidepressants and general anaesthetic agents.
Uses of Ketriplin Cream
Benefits of Ketriplin Cream
In Neuropathic pain
Ketriplin Cream is used to treat long-lasting (chronic) pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles or spinal cord injury. It interferes with pain signals that travel through the damaged nerves and the brain. Using this medicine regularly will improve your physical and social functioning and overall quality of life. It takes a few weeks to work so you need to use it regularly even if you feel it is not doing any good.
Side effects of Ketriplin Cream
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Ketriplin
- Application site burning
- Application site irritation
How to use Ketriplin Cream
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ketriplin Cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ketriplin Cream is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Ketriplin Cream?
If you miss a dose of Ketriplin Cream, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
Ketriplin Cream
- Ketriplin Cream is used to treat certain types of long-lasting pain caused by damage to nerves.
- Wash your hands before and after applying Ketriplin Cream to the affected area.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking any other pain-relieving medicines.
- Along with taking Ketriplin Cream, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from pain.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Patient concerns
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Ketriplin Cream
Once A Day
57%
Thrice A Day
19%
Twice A Day
19%
Four Times A *
5%
*Four Times A Day
How much was the improvement?
Poor
67%
Average
33%
How do you take Ketriplin Cream?
With food
100%
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Name: Ajanta Pharma Ltd
Address: Ajanta House, Charkop, Kandivli West, Mumbai 400 067, India
Country of origin: India
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