Gabapentin Medreich Capsules 400 mg

Who is this for?

Gabapentin is a medicine that works by calming overactive nerve signals in the brain and body, helping to reduce seizures (convulsions) and relieve certain types of nerve pain.

Is Gabapentin safe to take with another drug?

For adults, you usually start with 300 mg once on the first day, then 300 mg twice on the second day, then 300 mg three times a day from the third day. Your doctor may increase the dose gradually up to 1800 mg per day depending on your condition. You can take it with or without food, but swallow the capsule whole with water. Try to space your doses evenly throughout the day — do not go more than 12 hours between doses.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. But if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue your normal schedule. Never take two doses at once to make up for a missed one. Try not to go longer than 12 hours between doses.

• Feeling sleepy or drowsy
• dizziness or unsteadiness
• tiredness or weakness
• headache
• slight swelling of hands or feet

Alcohol can make the drowsiness and dizziness from gabapentin much worse — avoid drinking while on this medicine. Antacids like magnesium or aluminium-based ones (e.g. Gestid, Maalox) can reduce how well gabapentin works — take gabapentin at least 2 hours after taking antacids. Strong painkillers like tramadol or codeine combined with gabapentin can cause dangerous breathing problems.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat — Nigerian weather can be very hot, so avoid leaving it in your car or near windows. Keep the capsules in their original container and always store out of reach of children.