Gabapentin 300 mg

Description

Uses

• Take this medicine only orally as the doctor suggests.
• Gabapentin 300 mg is used along with other drugs to control and prevent seizures.
• This medicine is used to relieve the nerve pain caused by shingles (due to herpes zoster infection)
• Gabapentin 300 mg is also known as antiepileptic or anticonvulsant medicine.
• Gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs are the drug class of Gabapentin 300 mg.

Key Ingredients

Active Ingredients

• Gabapentin, USP

Inactive Ingredients

• Mannitol
• Talc
• Corn starch
• Magnesium stearate

Precautions

Inform your doctor or pharmacist about your medical history before taking Gabapentin 300 mg as follows-

• Drug abuse
• If you have any allergies
• Kidney disease
• Mental disorders (depression)
• Avoid stopping this medicine instantly after you start feeling better
• Breathing problems (such as COPD)
• Before having surgery tell your dentist/doctor about the products you use like prescription medicine and herbal products.

Dosage

As directed by the health care expert.

Side Effects

Common side effects

• Jerky movements
• Fever
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness

Severe side effects

• Extreme drowsiness
• Blue-colored skin
• Trouble in muscle movement
• Confusion

Safety Information

• Keep this medicine out of children’s reach.
• Before using Gabapentin 300 mg, read the label carefully.
• Avoid taking the extra doses as the doctor recommended.
• Children/pregnant women must consult a doctor before taking it.
• Store Gabapentin 300 mg in a dry, cool place & away from sun rays.