Gabantin 400 mg Capsule

Composition of Gabantin 400 mg Capsule

Gabantin 400 mg Capsule contains Gabapentin (400mg). It belongs to the Gabapentinoid class of medicines.

Uses of Gabantin 400 mg Capsule

• This medicine is used in the treatment of nerve pain
• diabetic neuropathy
• pain after shingles
• fibromyalgia and epilepsy.

Key benefits

• Works on nerve pain that ordinary painkillers do not touch
• Also used to control fits

How Gabantin 400 mg Capsule works

Gabapentin calms the over-active nerve signals that cause burning, shooting and tingling pain.

How to take Gabantin 400 mg Capsule

Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it unless your doctor has told you to. Take it with or without food. Taking it at about the same time each day helps you remember. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause deep drowsiness, confusion, unsteadiness and slowed breathing, especially with an opioid or alcohol. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Gabantin 400 mg Capsule

Most side effects of Gabantin are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Swelling of the ankles and feet
• Weight gain
• Blurred vision
• Unsteadiness

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Gabantin 400 mg Capsule

Warnings and precautions

This medicine causes drowsiness and unsteadiness, particularly when you start it or the dose goes up. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you. Never stop it suddenly. Stopping abruptly can cause anxiety, sleeplessness, sweating and, in people taking it for epilepsy, fits. Your doctor will taper it. Tell your doctor about any change in mood or any thoughts of harming yourself. The dose is usually built up slowly from a low starting point — follow the schedule your doctor gave you rather than jumping to the full dose. Pregabalin comes under Schedule H1 from 16 November 2026 and will then need a prescription and a pharmacy register entry.

Do not take Gabantin if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack.

Interactions with other medicines

Opioid painkillers, alcohol, sleeping tablets and antihistamines all add to the drowsiness, and the combination with opioids can dangerously slow breathing. Antacids reduce the absorption of gabapentin — separate them by a couple of hours.

How to store Gabantin 400 mg Capsule

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Gabantin 400 mg Capsule

Take the larger part of the dose at night if drowsiness is a problem. Rise slowly from sitting or lying, especially in the first weeks. Keep your review appointment so the dose can be adjusted to the lowest that controls your pain.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SUN PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Neuropathic pain agent

Drug class:

Gabapentinoid