Gabapentin 6% Vaginal Gel
Gabapentin 6% Vaginal Gel is a prescription medication used to treat persistent vulvar pain due to Vulvodynia, a condition which causes burning sensations, stinging, and itching in the vulvar area. The gel contains the active ingredient, Gabapentin, which works to relieve these symptoms by reducing nerve pain and improving comfort. Gabapentin 6% Vaginal Gel is applied directly to the affected area to help provide relief from the discomfort.
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Formula Information
Gabapentin 6% Vaginal Gel is a compounded liposomal formulation of gabapentin approved for the treatment of Women's Health and Vulvodynia. Gabapentin has a long history of use as an anticonvulsant and is also thought to reduce pain and other discomforting symptoms. Our compounded formulation of gabapentin is especially effective in treating the deep-tissue pain that can accompany Vulvodynia. It is delivered directly to the site of action, the vaginal mucosa, in a liposomal form, which is slowly released over time, providing greater and more sustained relief than regular oral gabapentin. If you have any questions while prescribing this formulation, reach out to us and we'd be happy to help.
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Gabapentin 6% Vaginal Gel is a prescription medication used to treat persistent vulvar pain due to Vulvodynia, a condition which causes burning sensations, stinging, and itching in the vulvar area. The gel contains the active ingredient, Gabapentin, which works to relieve these symptoms by reducing nerve pain and improving comfort. Gabapentin 6% Vaginal Gel is applied directly to the affected area to help provide relief from the discomfort.
How Does it Work
Gabapentin 6% Vaginal Gel is a topical treatment used to manage women's health issues, specifically vulvodynia. It is a topical variant of the drug gabapentin, originally used to treat certain types of seizures, pain from shingles, and to manage certain types of nerve pain. The topical form is used to directly target the vulvar region. The gel is applied directly to the mucosa, where it is slowly absorbed through the mucosal tissue and into the bloodstream, where it can then interact with receptors in the nerves.
The active ingredient, gabapentin, works by blocking calcium channels in the nerves which helps to reduce nerve pain and sensitivity. This reduces pain, burning, and tenderness in the vulvar region, making it easier to engage in activities that were previously unbearable due to discomfort. The gel also has added oils, lactic acid, and menthol to provide lubrication and cooling effects to the area. Gabapentin 6% Vaginal Gel does not form a barrier to protect the vulvar tissue, so it is typically used alongside other treatments, and should not be used for longer than 4 months in a row. The side effects of this medication are mild, and may include headaches, nausea, abdominal pain, and dizziness.
Other Uses
Gabapentin 6% Vaginal Gel could be used as a treatment for postherpetic neuralgia, a condition which is caused by a past episode of shingles and manifests as nerve pain, burning or a stabbing sensation in the affected area. This compounded medication could be a safe and efficient means of relieving the painful symptoms associated with this condition, which can be debilitating and have long lasting effects. Additionally, it could be used to reduce the number of episodes of chronic pelvic pain in women, which can be a debilitating condition when left untreated. Gabapentin 6% Vaginal Gel can also be used to manage symptoms associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a type of nerve damage often caused by diabetes and which can cause a wide range of symptoms, including burning and tingling in affected areas. In this way, Gabapentin 6% Vaginal Gel could provide relief from the symptoms of this potentially serious condition.
Formulas and/or material listed are not to be interpreted as a promise, guarantee or claim of therapeutic efficacy or safety. The information contained herein is not intended to replace or substitute for conventional medical care, or encourage its abandonment. Every patient is unique, and formulas should be adjusted to meet their individual needs.