Dosage form: capsule
Drug class:Gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 1, 2021.
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Indications and Usage for Gabapentin Capsules
Gabapentin Capsules are indicated for:
- Management of postherpetic neuralgia in adults
- Adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial onset seizures, with and without secondary generalization, in adults and pediatric patients 3 years and older with epilepsy
Gabapentin Capsules Dosage and Administration
Dosage for Postherpetic Neuralgia
In adults with postherpetic neuralgia, gabapentin may be initiated on Day 1 as a single 300 mg dose, on Day 2 as 600 mg/day (300 mg two times a day), and on Day 3 as 900 mg/day (300 mg ...
