Gabacom: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Gabacom Benefits & Uses

Gabacom is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Neuropathic Pain

Gabacom Dosage & How to Take

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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Neuropathic (Nerve) Pain Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Gabapentin (300 mg), Methylcobalamin (500 mcg)/Tablet
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Neuropathic (Nerve) Pain Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Gabapentin (100 mg), Methylcobalamin (500 mcg)/Tablet
Adult	Disease: Neuropathic (Nerve) Pain Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Gabapentin (300 mg), Methylcobalamin (500 mcg)/Tablet
Geriatric	Disease: Neuropathic (Nerve) Pain Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Gabapentin (300 mg), Methylcobalamin (500 mcg)/Tablet

Gabacom Related Warnings

Is the use of Gabacom safe for pregnant women?

Gabacom may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Gabacom again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Gabacom safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Gabacom. If you see any side effects, stop taking Gabacom immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Gabacom again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Gabacom on the Kidneys?

Gabacom may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Gabacom on the Liver?

Side effects of Gabacom rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Gabacom on the Heart?

Side effects of Gabacom rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Gabacom with Other Drugs

Gabacom should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Metformin

Omeprazole

Ranitidine

Amiloride

Gabacom Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gabacom unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Depression
Suicidal Tendency
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Gabacom

Is this Gabacom habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Gabacom.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Gabacom you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Gabacom only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Gabacom is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Gabacom Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Gabacom

Taking Gabacom with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Gabacom

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Gabacom and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Gabacom

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Gabacom with omeprazole?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Gabacom can be taken together with omeprazole. No harmful interaction has been reported between them. Omeprazole doesn't affect the absorption of Gabacom. It also prevents the stomach related problem that causes by this drug. Hence you can take this combination without any problem.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Gabacom cause suicidal and self-inflicting thoughts?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Patients who are suffering from neuropathic pain along with major depressive disorder may experience the change in behavior, suicidal and self-inflicting thought whether they are taking Gabacom or not and this risk may remain till significant remission of depression. If you are experiencing mood fluctuations, life-threatening, distorted thoughts after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Gabacom?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Gabacom 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.

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Gabacom?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Gabacom can be taken with or without food as directed by the doctor. Precautions must be taken in patients with heart diseases, glaucoma, and improper kidney function.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Gabacom cause memory loss?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Gabacom can cause memory loss. All drugs that suppress signaling in the central nervous system (CNS) may cause memory loss. If you experience memory loss after taking this medicine, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.

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This medicine data has been created by -

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