Gabantin 300 Capsule is an antiepileptic medicine that reduces seizures by binding to a specific brain cell site. It is used to treat neuropathic pain (nerve pain due to nerve damage) and epilepsy in adults and children.

It is also used to manage nerve pain caused by untreated herpes viral infection in children and elderly patients.

Before you take this medicine, tell your doctor if you have:

Any medical conditions such as heart problems, diabetes, or mental illness.

You are pregnant or breastfeeding, or plan to become pregnant.

Talk to your doctor about the risks of using this medicine during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

This medicine may increase your risk of developing kidney problems. It may also cause you to develop new or worsened mental health and behavior problems.

If you have any of these symptoms, stop taking gabantin 300 and call your doctor.

Your doctor will start you on a low dose and slowly increase your dose until the best level is reached for you.

The usual dose is 300mg to 600mg taken three times a day. The gaps between doses should not exceed 12 hours.

You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to gabantin or its ingredients. You should also not use this medicine if you have had a severe allergic reaction to another antiepileptic drug in the past.

Avoid consuming alcohol with this medicine, as it can make you sleepy and increase your risk of drowsiness. It can also affect your breathing and make it harder to drive or do other activities that require you to be alert.