Gabantin Forte Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Neuropathic Pain, Epilepsy are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Gabantin Forte Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Gabantin Forte Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Gabantin Forte Tablet as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Gabantin Forte Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Gabantin Forte Tablet is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Gabantin Forte Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Gabantin Forte Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Gabantin Forte Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Gabantin Forte Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Gabantin Forte Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Gabantin Forte Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gabantin Forte Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Gabantin Forte Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Gabantin can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Gabantin right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Gabantin Forte Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Gabantin. If you see any side effects, stop taking Gabantin immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Gabantin again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Gabantin Forte Tablet on the Kidneys?
Gabantin has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gabantin Forte Tablet on the Liver?
Gabantin is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Gabantin Forte Tablet on the Heart?
Using Gabantin does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Gabantin Forte Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gabantin Forte Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gabantin Forte Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Gabantin Forte Tablet can be addictive. You should not take it without medical advice.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Gabantin Forte Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Gabantin Forte Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, taking Gabantin Forte Tablet can treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Gabantin Forte Tablet
Taking Gabantin Forte Tablet with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gabantin Forte Tablet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Gabantin Forte Tablet as it can have severe side effects.
Gabantin is safe to use for longer time. Take it as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the treatment suddenly or take longer than prescribed duration as advice doctor.
Gabantin is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to the people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Gabantin can be taken with tramadol only on doctor's advice. Because both drugs moderately interact with each other and increase the severity of side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, and altered the body coordination. It also depresses the central nervous system and causes some CNS problem.
Gabantin is a brand name for gabapentin it comes in the form of a tablet (solid unit dosage form), capsule and oral solution. It is a prescription drug which belongs to the class of drugs known as anti-convulsants or antiepileptic drug. It is mainly used in the treatment of neuropathic pain (pain that arises due to damage to the nervous system) and partial seizure in adult and children. It is also used to relieve pain from postherpetic neuralgia.
Yes Gabantin can cause depression. It is known side effect of this drug. It acts on the brain and decreases certain brain activity which results in depression and reduced arousal.
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