Product Description

Gabapentin 400 mg Tablet contains Gabapentin, a medicine used to manage nerve pain and certain types of seizures. It helps reduce abnormal nerve activity and may relieve burning, tingling, or shooting pain associated with nerve damage.

Uses

• Used to manage neuropathic (nerve) pain.

• Used as an add-on treatment for certain partial seizures.

• May be prescribed for other nerve-related conditions as determined by a doctor.

How It Works

Gabapentin affects calcium channels in the nervous system and reduces the release of certain chemical signals involved in abnormal nerve activity and pain transmission.

Benefits

• Helps relieve nerve-related pain.

• Reduces burning, tingling, and shooting sensations.

• Helps control certain types of seizures.

• Supports improved comfort and daily functioning.

How to Use

Take Gabapentin 400 mg exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the tablet with water, with or without food. Take it at regular intervals and do not stop treatment suddenly without medical advice.

Side Effects

Possible side effects may include:

• Drowsiness

• Dizziness

• Fatigue

• Headache

• Blurred or double vision

• Swelling of the hands or feet

• Weight gain
  Consult your doctor if side effects are severe or persistent.

Safety Advice

• Gabapentin may cause drowsiness or dizziness; avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.

• Avoid or limit alcohol because it may increase drowsiness.

• Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems, as the dose may need adjustment.

• Do not stop gabapentin suddenly, especially when used for seizure control.

• Tell your doctor about all medicines you take, including opioids or other medicines that cause drowsiness.

• Seek immediate medical attention for severe breathing problems, extreme sleepiness, or swelling of the face, lips, or throat.

• Consult your doctor before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Storage Condition

Store at room temperature in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

FAQs

How does gabapentin relieve nerve pain?

It reduces abnormal nerve signalling involved in pain transmission, helping decrease nerve-related discomfort.

Can gabapentin cause drowsiness? 

Yes. Drowsiness and dizziness are common side effects, particularly when treatment is started.

Can I take gabapentin with food? 

Yes, it can generally be taken with or without food.

Can I drive after taking gabapentin? 

Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know whether it causes dizziness, drowsiness, or reduced alertness.

Can I stop Gabapentin suddenly? 

No. Stopping suddenly may cause withdrawal symptoms and, in people taking it for seizures, may increase seizure risk.

Can Gabapentin be taken with alcohol?

It is best to avoid alcohol because it may increase drowsiness and dizziness.

Does Gabapentin affect the kidneys? 

Gabapentin is eliminated mainly through the kidneys, so people with kidney problems may require a dose adjustment.

Can gabapentin cause weight gain?

Weight gain can occur in some people during treatment.

What should I do if I miss a dose? 

Take the missed dose when you remember unless it is close to the next scheduled dose. Do not take two doses together.