Condition

Nerve Pain

Medications for nerve pain, neuropathy, and nerve damage

14 drugs
3 OTC
11 Prescription

Topical pain reliever

combination anti-inflammatory and counter-irritant

1

Aceclofenac; Methyl Salicylate; Capsaicin; Linseed Oil

OTC

Joint pain, back pain, body pain, muscle aches, sprains, arthritis pain, knee pain, neck stiffness, sports injuries

Achrelif GelAcycor Plus Gel

Tricyclic antidepressant

Helps with depression and anxiety symptoms

1

Amitriptyline Hydrochloride

Prescription

Depression, long-lasting nerve pain (neuropathic pain), chronic headaches and migraines, difficulty sleeping linked to depression, bedwetting in children

Amitryptylline HCl TabletsAmyvil 25 TabletJoncine Tablets

Anticonvulsant

anti-seizure medicine

2

Carbamazepine

Prescription

Epilepsy (convulsions/fitting), trigeminal neuralgia (sharp shooting pain in the face), nerve pain, bipolar disorder (mood swings between extreme highs and lows)

Bfifcy Carbamazepine Tablets 200mgCarbamal 200-CR TabletCarbamal 400- CR TabletCarbamazepine 200mg TabletsCarbamazepine TabletsCarbamazepine Tablets BP 200mgCarzepin Tablet 200mgChez Carbamazepine Tablet

Topiramate

Prescription

Epilepsy (convulsions/fits), prevention of migraine headaches

Epimate 100 TabletsEpimate 25 TabletsTopamax 25mg TabletTopamax 50mg Tablets

Topical anti-inflammatory painkiller

NSAID combination

1

Diclofenac Sodium; Capsaicin; Menthol; Linseed Oil

OTC

Joint pain, muscle pain, body pain, back pain, arthritis (joint swelling and stiffness), sprains, strains, sports injuries, neck pain, knee pain

Chakapain GelRellxtra GelRitafenac GelZabnac Gel

Painkiller and anti-inflammatory with nerve-supporting vitamins

NSAID + Vitamin B complex

1

Diclofenac Sodium; Vit B1; Vit B6; Vit B12

Prescription

Body pain, joint pain, back pain, waist pain, arthritis, muscle pain, nerve pain (like tingling or numbness in hands and feet), toothache, pain after surgery or injury

Dolo-Mec TabletsDolo-Meta B Forte TabletDoloDip BMeCure's Diclofenac and Vitamins B1+B6+B12 TabletsVota-Hanbet B Caplets

Antidepressant

SNRI — Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor

1

Duloxetine

Prescription

Depression, anxiety, nerve pain (especially from diabetes), long-term body pain (fibromyalgia), stress-related urine leakage

Henka 60 Capsule

Anticonvulsant and nerve pain reliever

anti-seizure

1

Gabapentin

Prescription

Epilepsy (seizures/convulsions), nerve pain (such as pain after shingles or from diabetes), restless legs, body pain caused by damaged nerves

Ablept 300 CapsulesExcel Gabapentin Caspules USP 300mgGabix Capsule 100mgGabix Capsule 300mgNarvam 300 CapsuleRyflo 300 CapsuleRyflo-100 CapsuleRyflo-400 Capsule

Nerve pain reliever and Vitamin B12 supplement

Anticonvulsant + Neurotropic vitamin

1

Gabapentin; Methylcobalamin

Prescription

Nerve pain (sharp, burning, or tingling pain), numbness in hands and feet, diabetic nerve damage, back pain from nerve problems, sciatica (waist pain that shoots down the leg)

Akobal-GBiopentin Tablets

Antiepileptic

Anti-seizure medicine

1

Levetiracetam

Prescription

Epilepsy, seizures (convulsions), fits — used alone or together with other seizure medicines to prevent and control different types of epileptic attacks

Keppra Levetiracetam 250mg TabletKeppra Levetiracetam 500mgLeveget Tablet 250mgSuvitra-500 Tablets

Anticonvulsant

Anti-seizure medicine

1

Phenytoin

Prescription

Epilepsy (seizures/convulsions), prevention of seizures after brain surgery, status epilepticus (prolonged seizures that won't stop)

Healthpath Phenytoin BP 100mg CapsulesPhenytoin Injection

Anticonvulsant / Nerve pain medicine

Prevents seizures and relieves nerve pain

1

Pregabalin

Prescription

Nerve pain (especially from diabetes or after shingles), epilepsy (fits/convulsions), body pain from fibromyalgia, anxiety disorder

1980 Pregabalin 150mg CapsulesAGS Pregabalin Capsule IP 300mgCentgesic 300 CapsulesCentgesic 75 CapsulesChevnor Pregabalin Capsules 150mgChevnor Pregabalin Capsules 300mgChevnor Pregabalin Capsules 75mgGabcel 300mg

Nerve pain reliever with Vitamin B12 supplement

Neuropathic pain agent

1

Pregabalin; Methylcobalamin

Prescription

Nerve pain (the kind that feels like burning, tingling, or numbness in hands and feet), diabetic nerve damage, back pain with nerve involvement, numbness and tingling sensations

Neuracalm 150 CapsuleNeuracalm 75 CapsuleSyrenev Plus Capsules

Vitamin

B-complex vitamin

1

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride

OTC

Vitamin B6 deficiency, numbness and tingling in hands and feet caused by certain medications (like TB drugs), morning sickness in pregnancy, anaemia (low blood), seizures in newborns due to B6 deficiency, premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

Emzor Vitamin B6 50mg TabletTimec Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Tablets

When to see a doctor

Seek care if you notice any of the following

  • You have severe weakness or numbness in your face, arm, or leg that makes it difficult to move or perform daily activities.
  • You experience sudden, severe pain in your chest or stomach that feels like a heavy weight or pressure.
  • You have difficulty speaking or swallowing, or you notice a change in your voice.
  • You have a fever over 38°C (100.4°F) and severe pain or numbness in your hands or feet.
  • You have difficulty breathing or feel like you're choking, especially if you have a history of nerve damage or neuropathy.

For guidance only — always consult a qualified healthcare provider.