Gabapentin
Gabapentin (Neurontin) is a medicine used for nerve pain following shingles and for certain types of seizures. This page lists the one formulation in the catalogue.
Key points
- Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant medicine that calms overactive nerve signals.
- Neurontin capsules come in five strengths, from 100mg to 800mg, giving dosing flexibility.
- Pfizer is the originator, and the brand name is Neurontin.
What gabapentin is used for
Gabapentin is listed for nerve pain following shingles (postherpetic neuralgia) and for partial-onset seizures. It calms overactive nerve signals to reduce pain episodes and manage seizure frequency. The capsule is taken by mouth, with or without food.
