Gabantin Forte Tablet

This medication is a prescriptive drug primarily used to prevent seizures. It belongs to a class of drugs called anticonvulsants. Aside from seizures, this tablet is also used to cure hot flashes, restless legs syndrome (RLS) and postherpetic neuralgia. It treats nerve pain in adults by affecting the chemicals and nerve responsible for these pains and seizures.

The daily dosage for this medication in adults is about 300mg to 600mg about three times a day. This drug can be taken with or without food. In case of a missed dose take it as soon as possible.

• Epilepsy

• Postherpetic Neuralgia

• Allergy

• Seizures

• Hypersensitivity

• Dizziness

• Uncontrolled Eye Movements

• Agitation

  Especially in children

• Restlessness

  Especially in children

• Hyperactivity

  Especially in children

• Unusual Tiredness And Weakness

• Irritability

• Blurred Vision

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medication lasts for an average duration of 15 to 21 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this medication can be observed in 2 to 3 hours.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication should not be consumed during pregnancy unless necessary. Consulting a doctor is mandatory to discuss the benefits and risks before taking this medication.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medication is known to excreted through breast milk. It is not recommended in breastfeeding women unless necessary. Monitoring of drowsiness and body weight is necessary.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Gabantin Forte Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Meecofix Gb Tablet

  Khandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Neuroflex G 300 Mg/500 Mcg Tablet

  Dowell Pharmaceutical

• Gapin M Tablet

  Mission Research Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Nurovita G 300 mg/500 mcg Tablet

  Reliance Formulation Pvt Ltd

• Excobal-Gb 300Mg/500Mcg Tablet

  Zorex Pharma Pvt Ltd.

• Cobal G 300 Mg/500 Mcg Tablet

  Mars Therapeutics & Chemicals Ltd

• Gapitas M 300mg/500mcg Tablet

  Tas Med India Pvt Ltd

• Milcy Forte Tablet

  Medicowin Remedies (P) Ltd

• Gabatop M 300 Mg/500 Mcg Tablet

  Mac Millon Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Nuromark-G Tablet

  Unimarck Healthcare Ltd

• Missed Dose instructions

  If you miss a dose of this medication, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If its almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

This medication belongs to GABA analog. It works by binding to the calcium channels and increases the concentration of GABA and reduces the release of monoamine neurotransmitters, thus reduces the excitability of brain cells and helps to treat convulsions.

• Ques : What is Gabantin Forte Tablet?

  Ans : This medication has Gabapentin as an active element present. It performs its action by decreasing pain and seizures by modulating calcium channel activity of the nerve cells.

• Ques : What are the uses of Gabantin Forte Tablet?

  Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as epilepsy and postherpetic neuralgia.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Gabantin Forte Tablet?

  Ans : This medication has some commonly reported side effects. Here are some side effects of this medication which are as follows: dizziness, uncontrolled eye movements, agitation and anxiety, restlessness, hyperactivity, unusual tiredness and weakness, irritability, etc.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Gabantin Forte Tablet?

  Ans : This medication should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.