Gabantin 100 mg Capsule

Gabantin 100 mg Capsule contains 100 mg of gabapentin in each capsule. It is an anti-convulsant medicine used to help control certain seizure disorders and to relieve nerve pain in adults when prescribed by a doctor. Gabantin 100 mg Capsule is made by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and comes in a strip/box of 10 capsules.

How it works: Gabapentin works by calming overactive nerve signals in the brain and nervous system, which can help reduce seizures and nerve pain. In capsule form, Gabantin 100 mg Capsule is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive tract before it starts working.

Gabantin 100 mg Capsule is the lower-strength option in this brand line, compared with Gabantin 300 mg Capsule and Gabantin 400 mg Capsule. Doctors may choose Gabantin 100 mg Capsule when they want a smaller dose for starting treatment, careful dose adjustment, or extra caution in people who are sensitive to side effects like drowsiness or dizziness.

• Partial seizures in epilepsy
• Nerve pain (neuropathic pain)
• Adjunct treatment as prescribed for seizure control
• Dose titration when a lower gabapentin strength is needed

• Swallow Gabantin 100 mg Capsule whole with water; do not crush, open, or chew it unless your doctor tells you to.
• Take it exactly at the times prescribed, since gabapentin works best when doses are spaced evenly.
• It can be taken with or without food; taking it with food may help if it upsets your stomach.
• If you use antacids that contain aluminum or magnesium, separate them from Gabantin 100 mg Capsule by at least 2 hours.
• Do not stop this medicine suddenly, especially if it is being used for seizures, because your doctor may need to lower the dose gradually.

Each Gabantin 100 mg Capsule provides 100 mg of gabapentin, which is a low-strength capsule useful for dose building or cautious dosing. The number of capsules per day can vary widely, and the maximum daily dose depends on the condition being treated and your doctor’s instructions rather than the capsule strength alone.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Gabapentin may include:

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Unsteady walking or poor coordination
• Swelling in the hands or feet
• Blurred vision
• Nausea

• Gabantin 100 mg Capsule can cause drowsiness or dizziness, so be careful when driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Avoid alcohol, which can make sleepiness and impaired coordination worse.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, because gabapentin doses often need adjustment.
• Use extra caution if you are older or more sensitive to sedation, since even this 100 mg strength may cause noticeable effects.
• Do not stop Gabantin 100 mg Capsule suddenly without medical advice if you take it for seizures.
• Tell your doctor about pregnancy or breastfeeding before using gabapentin.
• Use caution if you also take medicines that slow the nervous system, because combined sedation can increase fall risk.

• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium
• Opioid pain medicines such as oxycodone or hydrocodone
• Alcohol
• Sedating medicines such as benzodiazepines or sleep aids
• Other medicines that can cause drowsiness or breathing problems

Store Gabantin 100 mg Capsule in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children.