Neurontin
Gabapentin capsules for nerve pain after shingles and for partial seizures. It calms overactive nerve signals.
- Category
- Neurology
- Active ingredient
- Gabapentin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule; Tablet
- Strengths
- 100mg · 300mg · 400mg · 600mg · 800mg
This listing uses Neurontin as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Neurontin vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Neurontin details
- Conditions
- Postherpetic Neuralgia · Partial Onset Seizures
- Alternative names
- gabapentin
- Therapeutic class
- Gabapentinoid
- Pharmacological class
- Anticonvulsant
- Known off-label uses
- neuropathic pain; fibromyalgia; hot flushes
- Contraindications
- severe hypersensitivity to gabapentin
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; somnolence; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- peripheral oedema; dry mouth; weight gain
- Dosage forms
- Capsule; Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Antacids; Morphine; Alcohol
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over three years and adults based on indication.
Serious side effects
suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention; severe respiratory depression, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Gabapentin capsules for nerve pain after shingles and for partial seizures. It calms overactive nerve signals.
Mechanism of action
Binds specifically to alpha-2-delta calcium channel subunits in spinal cord structures, reducing output of excitatory neurotransmitters.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if potential benefits exceed risks. Breastfeeding: Expelled in low amounts.
What you will receive
Neurontin is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Gabapentin, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.