Neurontin 300mg

Forms and dosages

Neurontin is administered orally three times daily, with or without food. According to the prescribing information, the usual adult starting dose is 300mg on day 1, 300mg twice daily on day 2, 300mg three times daily on day 3, with subsequent titration based on response and tolerability up to 1800-3600mg per day in divided doses. Substantial dose reduction is required in renal impairment.

Indications

Neurontin is approved in adults and children aged 3 years and older as adjunctive therapy for partial-onset seizures, and in adults for post-herpetic neuralgia. According to international guidelines, gabapentin is also widely used off-label for diabetic peripheral neuropathy and other neuropathic pain syndromes, with the prescriber making the final decision based on individual response and clinical context.