Gabapentin

Postherpetic Neuralgia, Dose can be titrated up as needed to a dose of 1800 mg/day, Day 1: Single 300 mg dose, Day 2: 600 mg/day (i.e., 300 mg two times a day), Day 3: 900 mg/day (i.e., 300 mg three times a day), Epilepsy with Partial Onset Seizures, Patients 12 years of age and older: starting dose is 300 mg three times daily; may be titrated up to 600 mg three times daily., Patients 3 to 11 years of age: starting dose range is 10 to 15 mg/kg/day, given in three divided doses; recommended dose in patients 3 to 4 years of age is 40 mg/kg/day, given in three divided doses; the recommended dose in patients 5 to 11 years of age is 25 to 35 mg/kg/day, given in three divided doses.

Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.

Gabapentin capsules are contraindicated in patients who have demonstrated hypersensitivity to the drug or its ingredients., Known hypersensitivity to gabapentin or its ingredients

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (Multiorgan hypersensitivity): Discontinue if alternative etiology is not established, Anaphylaxis and Angioedema: discontinue and evaluate patient immediately, Driving Impairment; Somnolence/Sedation and Dizziness: warn patients not to drive until they have gained sufficient experience to assess whether their ability to drive or operate heavy machinery will be impaired, Increased seizure frequency may occur in patients with seizure disorders if gabapentin is abruptly discontinued, Suicidal Behavior and Ideation: monitor for suicidal thoughts/behavior…

Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

The following serious adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections: Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)/Multiorgan Hypersensitivity, Anaphylaxis and Angioedema, Somnolence/Sedation and Dizziness, Withdrawal Precipitated Seizure, Status Epilepticus, Suicidal Behavior and Ideation, Sudden and Unexplained Death in Patients with Epilepsy Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥8%…

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

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Store at 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F).

Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.