Gabapentin 300mg is used to treat certain seizure illnesses with the help of other drugs, such as those containing Gabapentin. Capsule Gabapentin 300 mg is used to get relief from pain due to various diseases like diabetes, spinal cord injury, etc. ig322 300 mg yellow capsule belongs to the class of medication known as an anticonvulsant. It changes the pain of PHN (Postherpetic neuralgia) by changing the way of pain sensations in the body. As a brand name, Neurontin is also popular. All the detailed description is given below.

Details on Gabapentin 300 mg

• Generic name: Gabapentin
• Active ingredient: gabapentin
• Color: Yellow
• Shape: Capsule
• Storage: At room temperature
• Drug class: Anticonvulsants

The 300 mg Gabapentin pills are covered with a yellow surface and one edge of the capsule is written as “300mg”, whereas another edge is written as “IG322”.

Gabapentin 300 mg contains active ingredients as 300 mg of gabapentin as well as the inactive ingredients lactose, corn starch, magnesium stearate, cornstarch, talc, gelatin, titanium dioxide, yellow iron oxide, and red iron oxide.

Rather than Ig322 300 mg, Gabapentin is also available in other forms Gabapentin 800 mg, 400 mg, 100 mg, 1600 mg, 1200 mg, and 600 mg.

Use of Gabapentin 300 mg

The medication is taken freely with or without food as instructed by your pharmacist. You are not allowed to take this medication for a longer period of time without taking the doctor’s permission.

300 Gabapentin capsules are taken directly to the mouth without crushing or breaking it. Don’t consume the medication instantly or stop medication instantly, do follow your doctor’s prescription.

Don’t keep the medication outside after opening the strips.

Dosage of Gabapentin 300 mg for different diseases

As there are different strengths available the dosage will vary for different diseases. There are some diseases and the dosage is given below.

Dosage for seizures:

• For adults: the initial Gabapentin 300 dose is 3 times per day. The dose may be increased to 600 mg per day by your doctor but the maximum dose should be maintained at 2400 to 3600 mg per day.
• For 3 to 11 years: Initially 10 to 15 mg per day orally with 3 divided doses. The maintenance dose should be 40 mg per day with 3 divided doses and the maximum dose should be 50 mg per day.

It would be better to use gabapentin 300 mg dosage of your doctor’s prescription and follow that to get better results.

Dosage to treat Postherpetic Neuralgia:

For this disease, the dosage will vary as per the immediate and extended-release.

• For adults: the initial dose is 300 mg orally once the day first, on day 2 take 300 mg orally 2 times, on day 3 take 300 mg 3 times. To increase or decrease the dosage will be decided by your doctor.

The maintenance of the dose will be 900 to 1800 mg per day in 3 divided doses.

You can take an 1800 mg maximum of Gabapentin 300 dosage.

Dosage for Legs Syndrome:

• For Adults: The basic dose is 600 mg once a day in the evening. The maximum dose should be 600 mg.

The medication 300 mg of Gabapentin capsules should be prescribed by your doctor and this is not applicable to those who are sleeping at night and waking at night.

Precautions Before taking Gabapentin 300

It is important to inform your physician or pharmacist about any allergies you may have, particularly to 1g322 300 mg or any other substances. All the detailed information about your medication, vitamins, nutrition supplements, and other products you are taking or going to take should be informed to your doctor.

If you have had any surgery before or any kind of lung or kidney disease. In case you are pregnant, plan to turn out to be pregnant or breastfeeding tell the unique records of your medical doctor before taking 300mg Neurontin.

If you are working at night and sleeping during the day, if you are consuming alcohol then it can cause drowsiness Gabapentin 300 mg. So tell your doctor each and every detailed information to avoid the side effects of this medication.

Side Effects of Gabapentin

If you are not following the instructions given by your doctor then by consuming Gabapentin cap 300mg you may face some side effects. If you face any kind of symptom given below tell your doctor.

Common Side Effects:

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Anxiety
• Fever
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Dry mouth
• Constipation
• Weight gain
• Tiredness or weakness

Some serious side effects:

• Rash
• Itching
• Swelling throat
• Difficulty swallowing
• Difficulty in breathing

Overdose

Primarily taking more than a Gabapentin 300 mg capsule may not cause you serious side effects but when you consume gabapentin with other opioid medications and also with alcohol it will be dangerous.

The combination of substances with central nervous system depressant effects has the potential to intensify specific side effects and may lead to consequential complications, such as overdose. Those who are taking 300 gabapentin with alcohol are going to face side effects such as sedation and dizziness.

Overdose side effects:

• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Loss the control of movements of the body
• Heart rate increase
• Coma

It is advised to get emergency help for the overdose of Gabapentin and also you can call your doctor to come and reverse the overdose.

Warnings

Don’t take Gabapentin 300mg for pain without your doctor’s permission. If you are taking Gabapentin without a doctor’s prescription then properly read the instructions given in the capsule. In case of emergency contact the nearest hospital.

FAQ

What should you avoid with Gabapentin 300 mg?

While consuming Gabapentin you must avoid Alcohol, Opioid medications, morphine, and caffeine.

What is the best time to take Gabapentin?

Gabapentin can be taken with or without food with a drink of water. It will be best that take every dose at the same time each day.

Does gabapentin work immediately?

Within two to three hours the Gabapentin capsules start working, after taking the dose. To see the reaction you need to wait for one to two weeks. It may take a longer period of time to experience the working of this medication.

Is Gabapentin a strong pain-killer?

Gabapentin is commonly used to treat some types of nerve pain but it is a class of anticonvulsant medication, not an opioid or pain killer.