The Gabapentin dosage differs in each individual depending upon the age of the person, current medical condition and patient’s tolerance to the medicine. This article will help you know about the general Gabapentin dosage information for RLS, Epilepsy and Postherpetic Neuralgia.
Again the dosage can differ thus you should take Gabapentin as recommended by your doctor.
Normal Dose for Epilepsy- In Adults
Initial dose: 300mg to be taken orally on first day
300 mg to be taken orally two times a day on the second day
300mg to be taken orally thrice a day on third day
Maintenance dose: 300-600mg to be taken orally thrice a day
Maximum dose: 3600mg to be taken orally daily in 3 split doses
Maximum time gap between doses in a schedule wherein the patient is taking the medicine thrice a day should not be more than 12 hours
Note: Gabapentin can be taken with/without food
If you have not used the half tablets (broken) within 28 days after breaking, the tablet should be disposed.
Normal Dose for Postherpetic Neuralgia – In Adults
Initial dose: 300mg to be taken orally on first day
300 mg to be taken orally two times a day on the second day
300mg to be taken orally thrice a day on third day
The dosage can be adjusted as required
Maintenance dose: 1800mg/day (600mg to be taken orally three times a day)
Note: Gabapentin can be taken with/without food
If you have not used the half tablets (broken) within 28 days after breaking, the tablet should be disposed
Gabapentin available under the brand name GRALISE(R)
Maintenance dose: GRALISE(R) should be adjusted to 1800mg to be taken orally once in a day during meal.
Recommended dosage schedule
Day 1: 300 mg to be taken orally with meal in the evening
Day 2: 600 mg to be taken orally with meal in the evening
From Day 3 to day 6: 900 mg to be taken orally with meal in the evening
From Day 7 to day 10: 1200 mg to be taken orally with meal in the evening
From Day 11 to day 14: 1500 mg to be taken orally with meal in the evening
Day 15: 1800 mg to be taken orally with meal in the evening
Gabapentin (enacarbil extended release tablets) are sold under brand name HORIZANT (R)
The recommended dosage – 600 mg to be taken orally twice a day
Therapy should be started at a dose of 600mg to be taken orally in the morning till 3 days of therapy and can be increased up to 600mg to be taken twice a day and 1200 mg/day on fourth day.
Normal Dose for Restless Leg Syndrome- In Adults
600mg to be taken orally once daily during 5 PM with food
The medication is used to treat mild to severe RLS in adults
The above dosage information is general dosage information that can vary from person to person depending upon his/her medical condition and age. Your doctors can advice the right dose for you.