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Product Information of Gabapentin 300mg Capsules

What you need to know before you take Gabapentin capsules

Do not take Gabapentin capsules: • if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to gabapentin or any of the other ingredients of Gabapentin capsules (listed in section 6). Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Gabapentin capsules: • if you suffer from kidney problems your doctor may prescribe a different dosing schedule; • if you are on haemodialysis (to remove waste products because of kidney failure), tell your doctor if you develop muscle pain and/or weakness; • if you develop signssuch as persistentstomach pain, feeling sick and being sick contact your doctor immediately as these may be symptoms of acute pancreatitis (an inflamed pancreas). • if you have nervoussystem disorders, respiratory disorders, or you are more than 65 years old, your doctor may prescribe you a different dosing regimen. Cases of abuse and dependence have been reported for gabapentin from the post-marketing experience. Talk to your doctor if you have a history of abuse or dependence. A small number of people being treated with anti-epileptics such as gabapentin have had thoughts of harming or killing themselves. If at any time you have these thoughts, immediately contact your doctor. Important information about potentially serious reactions A small number of people taking Gabapentin capsules get an allergic reaction or potentially serious skin reaction, which may develop into more serious problems if they are not treated. You need to know these symptoms to look out for while you are taking Gabapentin capsules. Read the description of these symptoms in section 4 of this leaflet under ‘Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms after taking this medicine as they can be serious’ Other medicines and Gabapentin capsules – Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. In particular, tell your doctor (or pharmacist) if you are taking or have been recently taking any medicines for convulsions, sleeping disorders, depression, anxiety, or any other neurological or psychiatric problems. Medicines containing opioids such as morphine. – If you are taking any medicines containing opioids (such as morphine), please tell your doctor or pharmacist as opioids may increase the effect of Gabapentin capsules. In addition, combination of Gabapentin capsules with opioids may cause symptoms like sleepiness and/or decrease in breathing. Antacids for indigestion – If Gabapentin capsules and antacids containing aluminium and magnesium are taken at the same time, absorption of Gabapentin capsules from the stomach may be reduced. It is therefore recommended that Gabapentin capsules are taken at the earliest two hours after taking an antacid. Gabapentin capsules: • are not expected to interact with other antiepileptic drugs or the oral contraceptive pill; • may interfere with some laboratory tests, if you require a urine test tell your doctor or hospital what you are taking; Gabapentin capsules with food – Gabapentin capsules can be taken with or without food. Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility Pregnancy – Gabapentin capsules should not be taken during pregnancy, unless you are told otherwise by your doctor. Effective contraception must be used by women of child-bearing potential. There have been no studies specifically looking at the use of gabapentin in pregnant women, but other medications used to treat seizures have reported an increased risk of harm to the developing baby, particularly when more than one seizure medication is taken at the same time. Therefore, whenever possible, you should try to take only one seizure medication during pregnancy and only under the advice of your doctor. Contact your doctor immediately if you become pregnant, think you might be pregnant or are planning to become pregnant while taking Gabapentin capsules. Do not suddenly discontinue taking this medicine as this may lead to a breakthrough seizure, which could have serious consequences for you and your baby. Breast feeding – Gabapentin, the active substance of Gabapentin capsules, is passed on through human milk. Because the effect on the baby is unknown, it is not recommended to breast-feed while using Gabapentin capsules. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine. Fertility – There is no effect on fertility in animal studies. Driving and using machines – Gabapentin capsules may produce dizziness, drowsiness and tiredness. You should not drive, operate complex machinery or take part in other potentially hazardous activities until you know whether this medication affects your ability to perform these activities. Gabapentin capsules contains lactose – Gabapentin capsules contain lactose (a type of sugar). If you have been told by your doctor that you have intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.