Gabata 400mg Capsule

Short Description

Gabata 400mg Capsule 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.

Dosage Form

Capsule

Introduction

Gabata 400mg Capsule 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.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Gabata 400mg Capsule may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Gabata 400mg Capsule 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.

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 Gabata 400mg Capsule 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 Gabata 400mg Capsule suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the frequency of seizure