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    "Gabapentin​​" for epilepsy, how can children use it?

    • Last Update: 2022-09-09
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    What is post-herpetic neuralgia pain? It's "breathing pain"! The drug for the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia is gabapentin, but this indication is only for adults



    Another use of gabapentin is for epilepsy treatment, not only for adults, but also for children! Let's take a look at the recommended dosage at home and abroad!


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    FDA recommends


    The FDA-approved indication for gabapentin is the adjunctive treatment of partial-onset seizures, with or without secondary generalized seizures, in adults and children with epilepsy over 3 years of age



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    For pediatric patients aged 3-4: the recommended dose is 40 mg/kg/d, 3 times a day;

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    For pediatric patients aged 5-11: The recommended dose is 25-35 mg/kg/d, 3 times a day
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    Gabapentin can be administered as a capsule or tablet, or a combination of these formulations
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    The maximum time interval between two doses should not exceed 12h
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