
Neurontin
Gabapentin capsules for nerve pain after shingles and for partial seizures. It calms overactive nerve signals.
- Category
- Neurology
- Active ingredient
- Gabapentin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule; Tablet
- Strengths
- 100mg · 300mg · 400mg · 600mg · 800mg
Neurontin is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Neurontin depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Neurontin details
- Conditions
- Postherpetic Neuralgia · Partial Onset Seizures
- Alternative names
- gabapentin
- Therapeutic class
- Gabapentinoid
- Pharmacological class
- Anticonvulsant
- Known off-label uses
- neuropathic pain; fibromyalgia; hot flushes
- Contraindications
- severe hypersensitivity to gabapentin
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; somnolence; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- peripheral oedema; dry mouth; weight gain
- Dosage forms
- Capsule; Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Antacids; Morphine; Alcohol
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over three years and adults based on indication.
Serious side effects
suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention; severe respiratory depression, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Gabapentin capsules for nerve pain after shingles and for partial seizures. It calms overactive nerve signals.
Mechanism of action
Binds specifically to alpha-2-delta calcium channel subunits in spinal cord structures, reducing output of excitatory neurotransmitters.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if potential benefits exceed risks. Breastfeeding: Expelled in low amounts.
What you will receive
Neurontin names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Gabapentin at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.