Product introduction
Gabapin SR 600 Tablet is a medicine used to relieve the pain caused by nerve damage (neuropathic pain) due to various conditions like diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster infection), spinal cord injury, etc. It is also used to treat certain types of seizures (fits) in combination with other medicines.
Gabapin SR 600 Tablet belongs to the anti-epileptic group of medicines. You may take it with food, but it is important to take this medicine at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The exact dose and duration of treatment will depend on your condition and how you respond to it. Your doctor will probably start this medicine at a low dose and increase it gradually. It may take a few weeks for the medicine to work properly. Follow your doctor’s instructions and continue taking it regularly until your doctor advises you to stop. Do not miss any dose, otherwise, your condition may worsen.
Most people taking Gabapin SR 600 Tablet do not experience any side effects. The most common ones are feeling sleepy, dizzy, or tired (fatigue). These are usually mild and go away by themselves as your body gets used to the medicine. Most side effects are not serious and do not need medical attention. Talk to your doctor if any of the side effects persist or worry you.
You should avoid drinking alcohol along with this medicine as it may lead to excessive sleepiness and dizziness. Let your doctor know right away if you develop any unusual mood changes like anxiety, agitation, depression, or thoughts about harming yourself.
Before taking Gabapin SR 600 Tablet, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney-related problems or if you are more than 65 years old. Your doctor may prescribe a different dose in such people. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant should also consult their doctor before using this medicine.
Uses of Gabapin Tablet SR
- Neuropathic pain
- Epilepsy/Seizures
Benefits of Gabapin Tablet SR
In Neuropathic pain
Gabapin SR 600 Tablet is used to treat long-lasting (chronic) pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles or spinal cord injury. It reduces pain and its associated symptoms such as mood changes, sleep problems, and tiredness. It is thought to work by interfering with pain signals that travel through the damaged nerves and the brain. Taking this medicine regularly will improve your physical and social functioning and overall quality of life. It takes a few weeks to work so you need to take it regularly even if you feel it is not doing any good. Once your symptoms have gone you should still keep taking the medicine until your doctor advises you to stop.
Side effects of Gabapin Tablet SR
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Gabapin
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Sleepiness
- Viral infection
- Urinary tract infection
- Otitis media (infection of ear)
- Decreased appetite
- Increased appetite
- Abnormality of voluntary movements
- Visual disturbance
- Vertigo
- Facial swelling
- Joint pain
- Muscle pain
- Impotence
- Decreased white blood cell count
- Dizziness
- Pneumonia
- Respiratory tract infection
How to use Gabapin Tablet SR
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Gabapin SR 600 Tablet should be taken with or after food.
How Gabapin Tablet SR works
Gabapin SR 600 Tablet is an antiepileptic medication. When given for epilepsy, it is believed to work by reducing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain, thus preventing seizures. It is also used to treat nerve pain where it blocks pain by interfering with pain signals traveling through the damaged nerves and the brain.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Gabapin SR 600 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Gabapin SR 600 Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Gabapin SR 600 Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Gabapin SR 600 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Gabapin SR 600 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Gabapin SR 600 Tablet in patients with liver disease.
What if you forget to take Gabapin Tablet SR?
If you miss a dose of Gabapin SR 600 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.n
| Weight | 17.5 g |
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