FDA label
What is Neurontin used for?
Neurontin contains gabapentin. The FDA-approved uses below are quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label says: “NEURONTIN® is 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.”
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Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Viatris Specialty LLC (NDA020235). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
NEURONTIN® is 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
Source: DailyMed label, set id 97935fd9-1d4a-43b6-a5d9-de994591187b, version 48, effective May 12, 2026. NDC 58151-281, one of 4 listings for this product.
Questions
What is Neurontin used for?
The FDA label says: “NEURONTIN® is 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.”
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.
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