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How to Take Pregabalin and it's Dose

Written by - Madhumathi Palaniappan, B.Pharm

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Janani Priya, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Jul 11, 2023

Pregabalin comes as a capsule to take by mouth. It is usually taken with or without food two or three times a day.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Dosage usually varies from 150 to 600 mg/day given orally in divided doses.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Pregabalin should not be used in patients allergic to the drug.

Drug Name : Pregabalin

This medication is an anticonvulsant used as an additional treatment of partial seizures.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Pregabalin

India :

Pregastar (150 mg) | PRETYLINE 75 TABLET | Nerjuwin P | Nurogab-NT (70mg/10mg) | Maxgalin | Lyrica (75mg) | Premeneuro (75mg/750mcg) | PGB 12 | Nuramed (150mg) | Renerve-P SR (75mg/1500mcg)

International :

Lyrica

Last Updated on Jul 11, 2023

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