Gabamine 300mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Shinto Organics (P) Limited
Salt Composition
Gabapentin (300mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Gabamine 300mg Tablet is a medicine used to relieve the pain caused by nerve damage (neuropathic pain) due to various conditions like diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster infection), spinal cord injury, etc. It is also used to treat certain types of seizures (fits) in combination with other medicines.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Gabamine 300mg Tablet belongs to the anti-epileptic group of medicines. You may take it with or without food but it is important to take this medicine at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The exact dose and duration of treatment will depend on your condition and how you respond to it. Your doctor will probably start this medicine at a low dose and increase it gradually. It may take a few weeks for the medicine to work properly. Follow your doctor's instructions and continue taking it regularly until your doctor advises you to stop. Do not miss any dose otherwise your condition may worsen.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Gabamine 300mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Gabamine 300mg Tablet is an antiepileptic medication. When given for epilepsy, it is believed to work by reducing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain, thus preventing seizures. It is also used to treat nerve pain where it blocks pain by interfering with pain signals traveling through the damaged nerves and the brain.
Quick Tips
Take it at the same time every day preferably at bedtime to avoid any dizziness or drowsiness during the day Avoid taking antacids 2 hours before or after taking Gabamine 300mg Tablet as they make it harder for your body to absorb the medicine It may cause sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior Do not stop taking Gabamine 300mg Tablet suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the frequency of seizure