What Is Cachnerve and What Is It Used For?
Cachnerve is a combination
antioxidant and vitamin supplement containing alpha lipoic acid, gamma
linolenic acid, pyridoxine (vitamin B6), methylcobalamin (vitamin B12), and
chromium picolinate.
Alpha lipoic acid is an
antioxidant thought to reduce oxidative nerve damage, while the B vitamins
support normal nerve function and chromium supports glucose metabolism.
It is used as supportive
treatment alongside standard therapy for neuropathic pain, particularly
diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and for numbness, tingling, and nerve-related
discomfort linked to neurological disorders.
4. How to Take This Medicine
Adult Dose
One to two capsules daily,
depending on severity of symptoms or as directed by a healthcare professional.
Duration
Typically used as ongoing supportive
therapy alongside standard diabetes/neuropathy management, reviewed
periodically with a healthcare provider.
5. Side Effects
Common Side Effects
• Generally well tolerated
Uncommon Side Effects
• Mild gastrointestinal upset
• Mild skin rash
Serious Side Effects — Seek
Immediate Medical Attention
• Signs of allergic reaction —
discontinue and seek care
6. Contraindications
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⚠ The following patients should NOT use this medication: • Known hypersensitivity to any
component of the formulation • Use in pregnancy or
breastfeeding without prior medical advice |
7. Safety Warnings and Special Precautions
• Not a Substitute for Standard
Therapy: Cachnerve
is a supportive supplement and does not replace first-line neuropathic pain
medicines (e.g., pregabalin, amitriptyline) or glycaemic control measures where
these are clinically indicated.
• Blood Glucose: Alpha lipoic acid may have a
mild blood-glucose-lowering effect; monitor closely if used alongside insulin
or oral hypoglycaemic agents.
• Laboratory Tests: May affect certain laboratory
test results — inform the laboratory/doctor if undergoing testing while taking
this supplement.
8. Drug Interactions
• Insulin / oral hypoglycaemics (e.g.,
metformin, sulfonylureas): Possible additive glucose-lowering effect — monitor blood sugar
to avoid hypoglycaemia.
9. Storage Instructions
• Store below 25°C in a dry place.
• Keep out of reach of children.
10. Prescription Status in Kenya
Cachnerve is not a Prescription
Only Medicine. It is registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (Reg. No.
20178) and sold over-the-counter as a nutritional/health supplement.
11. Patient Guidance
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💊 Key Points for Patients: ✔ Take consistently for best
results. ✔ This supports nerve health but
does not replace your prescribed diabetes medication or doctor-prescribed
neuropathic pain treatment. ✔ Monitor your blood sugar
closely if you are diabetic, as this supplement may have a mild additive
glucose-lowering effect. ✔ Report any unusual rash or
persistent gastrointestinal upset to your pharmacist. ✔ Check with a doctor before use
if pregnant or breastfeeding. |
12. Pharmacist / Prescriber Notes
Counsel diabetic patients to
continue routine blood glucose monitoring, given the mild additive
glucose-lowering effect of alpha lipoic acid.
Reasonable adjunct
recommendation for patients reporting early diabetic neuropathy symptoms
(tingling, numbness) alongside standard glycaemic care — not a substitute for
it.
13. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Is this a substitute for my diabetes medication?
A: No — continue your prescribed
diabetes treatment; Cachnerve is a supportive supplement.
Q2: How soon will I feel relief from nerve pain?
A: Benefits, where they occur, are
usually gradual and build over weeks of consistent use.
Q3: Can I take it with metformin or insulin?
A: Generally yes, but monitor your
blood sugar as alpha lipoic acid may have a mild lowering effect.
Q4: Is it safe for long-term use?
A: It is generally well tolerated
for ongoing use, but periodic review with your doctor is sensible.
Q5: Can pregnant women take it?
A: Check with a doctor first, as
safety data in pregnancy is limited.
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