GABAPENTIN (NEURONTIN)

Gabapentin (Neurontin); Anticonvulsant; Cap: 100, 300, 400 mg
Soln: 250 mg/5 mL
Tab: 600, 800 mg; Anticonvulsant:
3-12 yrs: 10-15 mg/kg/day PO tid, titrate as tolered q3d to max 50 mg/kg/day
>12 yrs: 300 mg PO tid, titrate if necessary. Usual dose 800-1800 mg PO tid, max 3600 mg/day
Neuropathic Pain:
5 mg/kg PO qhs on day 1, 5 mg/kg/dose PO bid on day 2, 5 mg/kg/dose PO tid on day 3. Titrate to effect. Usual range 8-35 mg/kg/day PO tid; max
1800 mg/day.