Description
Gabapentin 300mg Capsules, 30 Capsules
Looking for relief from epilepsy or neuropathic pain? Gabapentin 300mg Capsules may be just what you need. This powerful medication belongs to a group of medicines known to effectively treat these conditions. The active ingredient in the capsules is gabapentin, which works by reducing the number of certain electrical signals in the brain that can trigger seizures or cause pain. So if you’re looking for help managing your epilepsy or neuropathic pain, ask your doctor about Gabapentin 300mg Capsules. Relief may be closer than you think.
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What is the price of Gabapentin 300mg Capsules in Nigeria?
The price of Gabapentin 300mg Capsules is N2,850
Where can you buy Gabapentin 300mg Capsules In Nigeria?
You can Buy Gabapentin 300mg Capsules at Asset Pharmacy Lagos Nigeria, Nigeria’s Largest Online Pharmacy.
Gabapentin 300mg Capsules is a prescription drug that legally requires a medical prescription to be dispensed.
To order this product you confirm that you are under the care of your doctor or consultant and have been given permission by them for purchase, fulfillment & use in treatment with their written consent.
You will be required to send Asset Pharmacy your prescription
Asset Pharmacy
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Tel 09034553795
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How to Use
How to use Gabapentin 300mg Capsules
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Your doctor will determine what dose is appropriate for you.
Epilepsy, the recommended dose is Adults and adolescents
Take the number of capsules or tablets as instructed.
Your doctor will usually build up your dose gradually.
The starting dose will generally be between 300 mg and 900 mg each day.
Thereafter, the dose may be increased as instructed by your doctor, up to a maximum of 3600 mg each day and your doctor will tell you to take this in 3 separate doses, i.e. once in the morning, once in the afternoon and once in the evening.
Children aged 6 years and above
The dose to be given to your child will be decided by your doctor as it is calculated against your child’s weight.
The treatment is started with a low initial dose which is gradually increased over a period of approximately 3 days.
The usual dose to control epilepsy is 25-35 mg per kg per day.
It is usually given in 3 separate doses, by taking the capsule(s) or tablet(s) each day, usually once in the morning, once in the afternoon and once in the evening.
Gabapentin is not recommended for use in children below 6 years of age.
Peripheral Neuropathic Pain, the recommended dose is
Adults Take the number of capsules or tablets as instructed by your doctor. Your doctor will usually build up your dose gradually. The starting dose will generally be between 300 mg and 900 mg each day. Thereafter, the dose may be increased as instructed by your doctor up to a maximum of 3600 mg each day and your doctor will tell you to take this in 3 separate doses, i.e. once in the morning, once in the afternoon and once in the evening.
Product Details
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.
Side Effects
Side Effects of Gabapentin 300mg Capsules
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms after taking this medicine as they can be serious: • severe skin reactions that require immediate attention, swelling of the lips and face, skin rash and redness, and/or hair loss(these may be symptoms of a serious allergic reaction) • persistent stomach pain, feeling sick and being sick as these may be symptoms of acute pancreatitis (an inflamed pancreas) • breathing problems, which if severe you may need emergency and intensive care to continue breathing normally • Neurontin may cause a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction that may affect your skin or other parts of your body such as your liver or blood cells. You may or may not have rash when you get this type of reaction. It may cause you to be hospitalized or to stop Neurontin. Call your doctor right away if you have any of the following symptoms: • skin rash • hives • fever • swollen glands that do not go away • swelling of your lip and tongue • yellowing of your skin or of the whites of the eyes • unusual bruising or bleeding • severe fatigue or weakness • unexpected muscle pain • frequent infections These symptoms may be the first signs of a serious reaction. A doctor should examine you to decide if you should continue taking Neurontin. • If you are on haemodialysis, tell your doctor if you develop muscle pain and/or weakness. Other side effects include: Very common: (may affect more than 1 in 10 people) Page 6 of 9 • Viral infection • Feeling drowsy, dizziness, lack of coordination • Feeling tired, fever Common: (may affect up to 1 in 10 people) • Pneumonia, respiratory infections, urinary tract infection, inflammation of the ear or other infections • Low white blood cell counts • Anorexia, increased appetite • Anger towards others, confusion, mood changes, depression, anxiety, nervousness, difficulty with thinking • Convulsions, jerky movements, difficulty with speaking, loss of memory, tremor, difficulty sleeping, headache, sensitive skin, decreased sensation (numbness), difficulty with coordination, unusual eye movement, increased, decreased or absent reflexes • Blurred vision, double vision • Vertigo • High blood pressure, flushing or dilation of blood vessels • Difficulty breathing, bronchitis, sore throat, cough, dry nose • Vomiting (being sick), nausea (feeling sick), problems with teeth, inflamed gums, diarrhoea, stomach pain, indigestion, constipation, dry mouth or throat, flatulence • Facial swelling, bruises, rash, itch, acne • Joint pain, muscle pain, back pain, twitching • Difficulties with erection (impotence) • Swelling in the legs and arms, difficulty with walking, weakness, pain, feeling unwell, flu-like symptoms • Decrease in white blood cells, increase in weight • Accidental injury, fracture, abrasion Additionally in clinical studies in children, aggressive behaviour and jerky movements were reported commonly. Uncommon: (may affect up to 1 in 100 people) • Agitation (a state of chronic restlessness and unintentional and purposeless motions) • Allergic reaction such as hives • Decreased movement • Racing heartbeat • Difficulty swallowing • Swelling that may involve the face, trunk and limbs • Abnormal blood test results suggesting problems with the liver • Mental impairment • Fall • Increase in blood glucose levels (most often observed in patients with diabetes) Rare: (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people) • Decrease in blood glucose levels (most often observed in patients with diabetes) • Loss of consciousness • Trouble breathing, shallow breaths (respiratory depression) Page 7 of 9 After marketing Neurontin the following side effects have been reported: • Decreased platelets (blood clotting cells) • Hallucinations • Problems with abnormal movements such as writhing, jerking movements and stiffness • Ringing in the ears • A group of side effects that could include swollen lymph nodes (isolated small raised lumps under the skin), fever, rash, and inflammation of liver occurring together • Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice), inflammation of the liver • Acute kidney failure, incontinence • Increased breast tissue, breast enlargement • Adverse events following the abrupt discontinuation of gabapentin (anxiety, difficulty sleeping, feeling sick, pain, sweating), chest pain • Breakdown of muscle fibres(rhabdomyolysis) • Change in blood test results (creatine phosphokinase increased) • Problems with sexual functioning including inability to achieve a sexual climax, delayed ejaculation • Low blood sodium level • Anaphylaxis (serious, potentially life threatening allergic reaction including difficulty breathing, swelling of the lips, throat, and tongue, and hypotension requiring emergency treatment) Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet
Ingredients
Product Ingredients of Gabapentin 300mg Capsules
The active substance is gabapentin.
Each hard gelatin capsule contains either 300 mg gabapentin.
The other ingredients in Gabapentin capsules are: Capsule contents: lactose monohydrate, maize starch and talc. Capsule shell: gelatin, purified water and sodium laurilsulfate.
How to store
How to store Gabapentin 300mg Capsules
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Do not store Neurontin hard capsules above 30°C. Do not store Neurontin film-coated tablets above 25°C. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
Prescription Product
This product requires a prescription from your Doctor.
Please follow the instruction received from the pharmacy on how to forward your prescription to the pharmacy after you have paid for the medicine.
A prescription drug is a pharmaceutical medication that legally requires a medical prescription to be dispensed.
To order this product you confirm that you are under the care of your doctor or consultant and have been given permission by them for purchase, fulfillment & use in treatment with their written consent
Delivery
Delievry time are estimates. Can vary due to the time of day you order.
Delivery time estimate are subject to the courier company.
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