Gabapentin - 100 mg, 300 mg, 400 mg - Single Capsule
- Size:
- 100 mg
About this item
Gabapentin is frequently administered concomitantly with other pain relief medications to help with chronic pain relief. It is also used as an anti-seizure medication.
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Key Benefits: Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant and antiepileptic, which works bo disrupting the chemicals and nerves that cause certain types of seizures and pain.
Formulated For: Intended for horses, cats and dogs only.
How is Medication Given? To control pain in kittens or cats, administer at a rate of 1.4 mg for every pound of body weight once daily. To control seizures in kittens or cats, administer at a rate of 2.3 mg for every pound of body weight three times daily. To control pain in puppies or dogs, administer at a rate of 1.4 mg for every pound of body weight once daily. To control seizures in puppies or dogs, administer at a rate of 4.5 mg to 13.5 mg for every pound of body weight at 8- to 12-hour intervals. Follow your veterinarian's directions when using this product.
What Results Can I Expect? Gabapentin:
What Form Does Medication Come In? Capsules
Dose and Administration: Capsules are sold individually in 100, 300, or 400 mg strengths.
Possible Side Effects: The most common side effects of Gabapentin is sedation. Pets should be monitored for symptoms, such as incoordination or drowsiness.
Precautions Gabapentin is known to be almost fully eliminated through the kidneys and urinary tract, so it should be given cautiously to pets who have kidney disease.
Storage Recommendations: Store in a cool and dry environment.
In Case of Overdose: Call your nearest emergency pet hospital.
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