Gabapentin is used to help control partial seizures (convulsions) in the treatment of epilepsy. This medicine cannot cure epilepsy and will only work to control seizures for as long as you continue to take it. Epilepsy. Gabapentin is indicated as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial seizures with and without secondary generalization in adults and children aged 6 years and above (see section 5.1). Gabapentin Capsules are indicated for: Management of postherpetic neuralgia in adults; Adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial onset seizures, with and without secondary generalization, in adults and pediatric patients 3 years and older with epilepsy CONTRA-INDICATIONS Hypersensitivity to gabapentin or the product’s excipients. Safety and efficacy in children under 12 years has not been established. NEURONTIN- gabapentin capsule NEURONTIN- gabapentin tablet, film coated NEURONTIN- gabapentin solution Parke-Davis Div of Pfizer Inc----- Magnesium is a mineral that is important for normal bone structure in the body. People get magnesium from their diet, but sometimes magnesium supplements are needed if magnesium levels are too low. Gabapentin, sold under the brand name Neurontin among others, is an anticonvulsant medication used to treat partial seizures, neuropathic pain, hot flashes, and restless legs syndrome. Gabapentin is a prescription drug. It comes as an oral capsule, an immediate-release oral tablet, an extended-release oral tablet, and an oral solution. Initially, 300 mg PO 3 times per day. May increase using 300, 400, 600, or 800 mg dosage forms PO given 3 times per day. Effective dose is 900—1800 mg/day, but up to 2400 mg/day has been used long-term. NEURONTIN® Capsules, for Oral Use. NEURONTIN® (gabapentin) Tablets, for Oral Use. NEURONTIN® (gabapentin) Oral Solution. DESCRIPTION. The active ingredient in NEURONTIN capsules, tablets, and oral solution is gabapentin,which has the chemical name 1-(aminomethyl)cyclohexaneacetic acid.