Gabapen tablets 200 mg for epilepsy (Gabapentin, Neurontin)

What are Gabapen tablets 200 mg for epilepsy?

The active principle of Gabapen tablets is gabapentin, a derivative of gamma-aminobutyric ccid (GABA). It decreases calcium inflow and increases brain GABA levels to support nerve function. Gabapentin is able to cross the blood-brain border and enter the central nervous systems much more efficiently than GABA.

Gabapen tablets can be used to treat partial seizures in epilepsy. Gabapentin was found to be safe, well-tolerated, and effective in treating partial seizures of epilepsy. Studies showed that gabapentin decreased seizure frequency by at least 50% for 76% of patients, and made patients seizure-free in 46.4%.

Active principles: gabapentin

Amount: 100 tablets

Maker: Fuji Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan

Indications: treatment of partial seizures of epilepsy with concomitant therapy

How to take

• Adults: take 1 tablet (200mg of active principle) three times a day. Take 2 tablets 3 times daily on the second day. As a maintenance dose, take 2-3 tablets 3 times daily starting on the third day. Adults with renal disease may need to adjust the dose and frequency. Your doctor may adjust the dose according to your symptoms, but the maximum daily dose of 12 tablets should be maintained.
• Children over 13 years old: start by taking 1 tablet 3 times a day. Take 2 tablets 3 times a day on the second day. As a maintenance dose, take 2-3 tablets 3 times daily starting on the third day. Your doctor may adjust the dose according to your symptoms, but the daily maximum of 12 tablets should not be exceeded.
• Children 5-12 years old: on the first day, take 10 mg for every 1 kg of body weight and divide this amount into 3 times. Take 20 mg/kg in 3 divided doses on the second day. As a maintenance dose, take 25-35mg/kg in 3 divided doses starting on the third day. While the doctor may adjust the dose to suit the patient's needs, the daily maximum of 50 mg/kg or the maximum adult dosage of 2400 mg should not be exceeded.
• Children 3-4 years old: on the first day, take 10 mg for every 1 kg of body weight, dividing this amount into 3 times. Take 20 mg/kg in 3 divided doses on the second day. As a maintenance dose, 40 mg/kg should be taken in 3 divided doses starting on the third day. While the doctor may adjust the dose to suit the patient's needs, the daily maximum of 50 mg/kg or the maximum adult dosage of 2400 mg should not be exceeded.

These tablets contain 200 mg active ingredient. They can be combined with other antiseizure medications.

Maximum interval between doses should not exceed twelve hours.

Contraindications: do not use for pregnant and breastfeeding women and patients with kidney dysfunction. 

Important information

This medicine may cause an increase of body weight. If you notice signs of overweight, consult with your doctor.

These tablets may cause sleepiness or decrease of attention. Avoid driving a car, working at heights or operating dangerous machinery while taking this medicine. 

If an allergic reaction occurs, patient needs to stop using the medicine and consult with their doctor. If patient is taking any other medication or treatment, they should consult with their doctor in advance.