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Indications & Uses
Gabastar is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Dosage for neuropathic pain: Treatment may be started with a single 300 mg dose on Day 1, then 300 mg twice daily on Day 2 and 300 mg three times daily on Day 3. The dose can then be increased gradually as needed for pain relief, up to a daily dose of 1800 mg (divided TID). Epilepsy: For patients over 12 years of age, the effective dose of Gabapentin is 900 to 1800 mg per day given in three divided doses. The starting dose is 300 mg three times a day. For paediatric patients aged 3 to 12 years, the starting dose should range from 10 to 15 mg/kg/day in three divided doses, with the effective dose reached by gradual upward titration over a period of approximately three days.
Side Effects
Tiredness, dizziness, loss of coordination, weight gain, swelling of the hands or feet, dry mouth and drowsiness may occur.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Patients should take Gpentin only as prescribed. While using Gpentin, patients should not drive a car or operate other complex machinery until they have gained enough experience with Gpentin to know whether or not it adversely affects their mental and/or motor performance.
Contraindications
Gabapentin should not be used by anyone with a known allergy (hypersensitivity) to gabapentin.