Nova 75 Mg

Last Updated on 06/29/2026 ✔ Medically Reviewed by Dr. Arjun Srivastav

What is Nova 75 mg?

Nova 75 mg is a prescription medication that contains Pregabalin 75 mg as its active ingredient. It belongs to a class of medicines known as antiepileptic drugs and is primarily used to treat neuropathic (nerve) pain, fibromyalgia, and certain seizure disorders.

Manufacturer 

In India, the manufacturing company of the Nova 75 mg capsules is Cipla Ltd.

Appearance

Each capsule is oblong in shape and in a sachet; there are 10 capsules per strip. The capsules are bicoloured, with a mix of white and pale blue in each half.

Onset of action

Time to Peak Concentration: If you take Nova 75 mg on an empty stomach, the drug is absorbed very rapidly. It reaches its maximum concentration in your bloodstream within 1 to 1.5 hours.

Clinical onset of action

• • For nerve pain and fibromyalgia: The nerve pain and fibromyalgia issues resolve within the patient within 2 to 3 days of using the medicine. However, to get consistent effects, you have to take the medicine for at least 1 to 2 weeks.
  • Anxiety and mood relief: Generally, the patient can get rid of anxiety and feel better mood within 1 week of using the medicine.

How Does Nova 75 mg Work?

Binds to the Calcium Channels

Pregabalin binds specifically to the site on your nerve cells, as illustrated in the diagram below, the alpha 2 delta subunit of the voltage-gated calcium channels. This channel operates as a gate of the presynaptic neuron.

Blocking the Gates

Usually, whenever there is an electrical pain message in a nerve, the gates open up, allowing Ca 2+ to enter the cell in large amounts.

The entry of calcium ions is like a “switch on” mechanism, which ensures that the nerve cells release their chemicals.

👉 However, by attaching itself to the alpha-2-delta subunit, Nova suppresses the calcium gates.

Lowering Excitatory Neurotransmitters

Due to the blocked calcium flow, the nerve cell is not able to release its chemical signals in the space between neurons.

Key Point: Nova 75 mg is not a traditional painkiller. It reduces abnormal nerve activity that causes pain, seizures, and related symptoms.

What are the benefits of taking Nova 75 mg?

Use of the Nova 75 mg capsules helps to –

Reduces anxiety and signs of sudden depression and stress

Using Nova 75mg helps you to get rid of anxiety and depression thoughts in your mind, rather than having to deal with consistent, sharp, and acute nerve pain.

It reduces nerve pain

Use of the Nova 75 capsule also helps you to deal with sharp nerve pain and gives relief.

Helps you recover to normal life

A combination of both these benefits helps you to uplift your general quality of life. You can start focusing on your daily work and have a good time with your friends and family.

What is the dosage for Nova 75 mg (Pregabalin)?

For stress and anxiety disorders

• • The 75 mg dose is given only for 2 to 3 times per day with a time gap of 12 to 8 hours.
  • To treat any mild issues, the doctors can recommend any other smaller strength to adjust to the health of the patient.

For nerve pain issues

• Usually, the doctors can tell you to begin with a smaller strength, like the 25 mg or 50 mg dose.

Instructions for daily dosage

• • Take the capsule and complete the full dose until the doctors tell you to stop.
  • Do not stop even if you recover from the signs of depression or nerve pain in just a few days.

Dose for children: The TGA in Australia, along with other organizations like the FDA, has approved this medicine for use in adults only above the age of 18 years.

⚠️ Do not adjust your dose on your own. Changes in dosage should only be made under medical supervision.

What occurs if I overdose on Nova 75 mg?

Do not use the Nova capsule more than 2 to 3 times daily. Overuse in this case can easily cause health issues in the patient.

What occurs if I miss taking a dose?

Continue taking the Nova 75mg and do not forget to take your any time. Too much irregularity with your doses cannot help to relieve nerve pain or depression completely.

What medicines and diseases interact with the use of Nova 75 mg?

Opioid medicines

Avoid using pills with a composition of Morphine, Tramadol, Oxycodone, and Codeine. Combining them with Pregabalin can increase the risk of side effects like –

• Drowsiness
• Respiratory failure
• In rare cases, coma

Sedatives and sleeping pills for insomnia

Do not take pills with a composition of Clonazepam, Alprazolam, or Diazepam, as these can cause a depressive effect on the nervous system and cause breathing issues in the patient.

Medicines for diabetes

Avoid combining Nova with medicines for diabetes with a composition of Pioglitazone and Rosiglitazone, as it can cause edema. It can also cause weight increase.

BP controlling medicines

Avoid using medicines to control BP with a composition of Enapril and Lisinopril from the category of ACE inhibitors.

👉 These increase swelling of the face, mouth, tongue, and block the airways.

What are the essential side effects of Nova 75mg?

Mild issues

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Mouth dryness
• Fatigue

Having a mild issue is generally not a cause for worry. You can easily recover from these issues in most of the cases in just a few days.

👉 However, if any of these issues get severe, talk with the doctors.

Severe issues

• Blur vision
• Unable to sleep at night.
• Low sex drive

Since these side effects are severe, the doctors will immediately reduce your dose.

Precautions and warnings with the use of Nova 75 mg

Pregnancy

• The Nova 75 mg is a form of nerve pain treatment not safe for use in pregnant mothers, especially in the first trimester.
• It is highly important to clearly mention it to the doctors.

Breastfeeding

Studies done so far show that there is a chance that the effects of the medicine can pass down in your breastmilk immediately after the first dose.

Addictions

• Avoid the use of any addictive substances like narcotic drugs, smoking, and alcohol.
• These may actually work to increase stress or nerve pain issues and make the medicine less effective in your body.

Driving

• Avoid doing any activity like driving that needs focus and attention.
• The action of the Nova 75 mg can easily make you feel tired, drowsy, or lazy.

When not to use Nova 75 mg?

1. Kidney impairment: Your kidneys are responsible for filtering out pregabalin. In case you are suffering from severe renal impairment, it can cause a drug toxicity of Pregabalin in your body.
2. Congestive heart failure: Using Nova increases the risk of edema, which can put extra pressure on the arteries and veins, leading to a heart attack.
3. Respiratory diseases: A patient suffering from respiratory issues like asthma or COPD can suffer from breathing issues after taking the medicine.
4. Allergic symptoms: If you are allergic to using Pregabalin, even a small dose of it will cause sudden effects like hives or breathing issues.

Storage and disposal guidelines

• Store Nova 75 mg capsules at room temperature (preferably below 25°C).
• Keep the capsules in their original packaging until use.
• Protect the medicine from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture.
• Store in a cool and dry place.
• Keep the capsules out of reach of children and pets.

Disposal Guidelines

Dispose of the empty sachets and expired medicines safely in a separate garbage bag.

Where can you buy Nova 75 mg in Australia?

Nova 75 mg is available at pharmacies across Australia with a prescription. You can get this brand in its 75 mg or any other dose and similar brands online on Australiarxmeds.