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Gabament Ointment

Gabapentin (6% w/w)
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Gabament Ointment is a medicine used to relieve the pain caused by nerve damage (neuropathic pain) due to various conditions like diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster infection), spinal cord injury, etc. It works by blocking the pain signals from the damaged nerves.

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini, MMST, MBBS,
Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 25 Nov 2025 | 03:05 PM (IST)
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General Information

Contains

Gabapentin (6% w/w)

Marketer

Anthus Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store below 25°C

Preservative

Methylparaben, Propylparaben
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Product introduction

Gabament Ointment is meant for external use only. You should use this as per the dose and schedule as advised by your doctor. It should not be applied to broken or damaged skin. Avoid any contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get it in these areas. Do not stop using this medicine as soon as your pain gets better. Ask your doctor when you should stop treatment. Do not use larger amounts or apply it more often or for a longer duration than directed. This will only increase the risk of side effects.

Side effects like application site redness, burning sensation, or itching may be seen in some people. These are usually temporary and resolve on their own. Consult your doctor if they bother you or do not go away.

Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy to it or any other medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using it. Consult your doctor if your pain does not improve despite using this medicine.

Uses of Gabament Ointment

Benefits of Gabament Ointment

Neuropathic pain
Neuropathic pain is a type of chronic pain caused by nerve damage or malfunction, leading to sensations like burning, tingling, or shooting pain. Gabament Ointment helps calm overactive nerves, reducing pain and discomfort. This supports better sleep, improved mobility, and enhanced quality of life for people experiencing nerve-related pain.

Side effects of Gabament Ointment

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Gabament
  • Fatigue
  • Fever
  • Decreased white blood cell count
  • Dizziness
  • Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
  • Sleepiness
  • Viral infection
  • Pneumonia
  • Respiratory tract infection
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Otitis media (infection of ear)
  • Decreased appetite
  • Increased appetite
  • Abnormality of voluntary movements
  • Visual disturbance
  • Vertigo
  • Facial swelling
  • Joint pain
  • Muscle pain
  • Impotence

How to use Gabament Ointment

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment.

How Gabament Ointment works

The exact mechanism of action of Gabament Ointment is not fully understood. However, it is believed that this medicine decreases pain transmission in damaged neurons by affecting glutamate receptors. This helps in relieving pain.

Quick tips

  • It is an alternative treatment option for patients who cannot tolerate oral gabapentin for neuropathic pain due to its significant side effects such as nausea or dizziness.
  • It may be unsafe to use during pregnancy, so consult your doctor.
  • Side effects such as burning, irritation, itching and redness at the site of application may occur.
  • You have been prescribed Gabament Ointment for treating and preventing nerve pain caused by diabetes and shingles.
  • It may also be used for the treatment and prevention of seizures.
  • Take it only as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. 
  • It may cause sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Gabament Ointment, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
  • It may cause blurring or loss of vision. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any vision changes.
  • Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.
  • Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the seizure frequency.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

No interaction found/established
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Gabament Ointment during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Gabament Ointment may be safe to use during breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Gabament Ointment should be wiped off thoroughly prior to nursing if it is being applied to the breast or nipple area.
Driving

Driving

No interaction found/established
Kidney

Kidney

No interaction found/established
Liver

Liver

No interaction found/established

Interaction with drugs

Taking Gabament with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Moderate

Fosphenytoin (Injection Route)

Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Moderate

Phenytoin (Injection Route)

Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Moderate

Phenytoin (Oral Route)

Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.

Frequently asked questions

It varies from person to person. Some people take about a week or two before noticing relief in pain. Whereas, some people may see an improvement straight away. It is recommended that you take Gabament Ointment only for nerve pain and as advised by your doctor.
Your doctor will decide the duration of the treatment based on your condition and your response to the treatment. For instance, if you have been prescribed Gabament Ointment for epilepsy, you may have to take it for a long time, maybe years even if your seizures are controlled. Whereas, if you are taking it for nerve pain and it has relieved your pain, you may have to take it for several months only.
Yes, Gabament Ointment may cause weight gain because it increases your hunger. Regular physical exercise and a balanced diet with low calorie food may help you maintain a stable weight. Consult a dietitian if you have any further concerns to keep your weight stable.
It varies from person to person. Some people take about a week or two before noticing relief in pain. Whereas, some people may see an improvement straight away. It is recommended that you take Gabament Ointment only for nerve pain and as advised by your doctor.
Yes, Gabament Ointment may cause weight gain because it increases your hunger. Regular physical exercise and a balanced diet with low calorie food may help you maintain a stable weight. Consult a dietitian if you have any further concerns to keep your weight stable.
Your doctor will decide the duration of the treatment based on your condition and your response to the treatment. For instance, if you have been prescribed Gabament Ointment for epilepsy, you may have to take it for a long time, maybe years even if your seizures are controlled. Whereas, if you are taking it for nerve pain and it has relieved your pain, you may have to take it for several months only.
Taking Gabament Ointment may cause yellowing of the skin or eyes (warning signs of jaundice), trouble in breathing or talking and tightness in chest or throat (suggestive of serious allergic skin reactions). It may provoke suicidal thoughts and cause unusual bruises or bleeding which may be due to blood disorder. Other serious side effects may include muscle weakness and pain, fever which could lead to kidney failure, long-lasting stomach pain, nausea and vomiting (suggestive of pancreatitis and rash).
No, it will not be addictive if you take it as per your doctor’s recommendations. However, physical dependence has been reported in people who had taken more than the recommended dose of Gabament Ointment or had used Gabament Ointment for illnesses it is not approved for.
No, Gabament Ointment is not a simple pain reliever. It is important that you follow your doctor’s advice strictly. Taking it off and on may not give you the desired results and may worsen your pain.
A higher than the recommended dose of Gabament Ointment may cause faintness, dizziness, double vision, unclear speech, drowsiness, tiredness and mild diarrhea. The person requires immediate medical attention by a doctor or in a nearby hospital.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines including medicines for epilepsy or seizures, medicines used to thin your blood (e.g., warfarin), birth control pills, medicines to control bacterial infection (e.g., chloramphenicol, metronidazole, and doxycycline), medicines to control viral infection (e.g., nelfinavir), asthma medicines (e.g., theophylline and montelukast), etc. Also, inform your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. Further, you should tell the doctor if you have ever had liver problems, kidney problems, lung problems, or porphyria (a rare blood pigment disorder).
If Gabament Ointment makes you feel sleepy, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery. Alcohol consumption should be avoided since taking both together may cause excessive sleepiness.
No, Gabament Ointment does not have any effect on oral birth control pills.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Gamma amino acid derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Alpha-2 Delta Ligands- Antiepileptic Drugs (AEDs)

References

  1. Stahl SM, editor. Gabapentin. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 275-77.
  2. McNamara JO. Pharmacotherapy of the Epilepsies. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 599.
  3. Porters RJ, Meldrum BS. Antiseizure Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 410.
  4. Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Gabapentin. [Updated 2018 Oct 31]. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
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Name: Anthus Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: Anthus Pharamaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., 190 A, Pettukola Towers, P. H. Road, Kilpauk, Chennai - 600 010

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