Gabalon
PregabalinAnti Convulsant
Indication:
Gabalon is indicated
for the management of neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral
neuropathy and management of post herpetic neuralgia. It is also indicated for
the adjunctive therapy for adult patients with partial onset seizures. It can
be used for the management of fibromyalgia.
Dosage & Administration:
Neuropathic
pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy:
The maximum recommended dose of Pregabalin (Gabalon) is 100 mg three times a day (300 mg/day). Dosing should
begin at 50 mg three times a day (150 mg/day) and may be increased to 300
mg/day within 1 week based on efficacy and tolerability.
Post-herpetic neuralgia: The
recommended dose of Pregabalin (Gabalon
is 75 to 150 mg two times a day, or 50 to 100 mg three times a day (150 to 300
mg/day). Dosing should begin at 75 mg two times a day, or 50 mg three times a
day (150 mg/day) and may be increased to 300 mg/day within 1 week based on
efficacy and tolerability.
Adjunctive therapy for adult patients
with partial onset seizures: Pregabalin (Gabalon) at doses of 150 to 600 mg/day has been shown to be
effective as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial onset seizures in
adults. The total daily dose should be divided and given either two or three
times daily.
Management of Fibromyalgia: The
recommended dose of Pregabalin for fibromyalgia is 300 to 450 mg/day. Dosing
should begin at 75 mg two times a day (150 mg/day) and may be increased to 150
mg two times a day (300 mg/day).
Neuropathic pain associated with spinal
cord injury: The recommended dose range is 150 to 600 mg/day. The
recommended starting dose is 75 mg two times a day (150 mg/day). The dose may
be increased to 150 mg two times a day (300 mg/day) within 1 week based on
efficacy and tolerability.
Preparation:
Gabalon Capsule: Each
capsule contains pregabalin INN 50 mg.