Meds A-Z
Gabapentin
Detailed information about Gabapentin
Pet Owner Quick Guide
Start here: what this medicine is for, what it does, and when it's usually needed.
Usually used for:
Used for neuropathic pain and as an adjunct for seizure control; also used for situational anxiety/sedation in some cases.
What it does:
Used for neuropathic pain and as an adjunct for seizure control; also used for situational anxiety/sedation in some cases.
When it's needed:
Use caution with kidney disease; dose adjustments may be needed.
Call your vet sooner if you notice:
- Use caution with kidney disease; dose adjustments may be needed.
Commonly reported reactions:
- (2 reports)
- (2 reports)
- (2 reports)
What to ask your vet today:
- Is this medicine the right fit for my pet’s current symptoms?
- Which warning signs mean I should call back right away?
- How should I handle missed doses or refusal to take the medicine?
Gabapentin
Drug type: Generic ingredient • Generic profile • No FDA branded products linked
Species: Both
Manufacturer: MSK
Quick Facts
Official label facts first, then secondary summaries. Marketing content is separated below.
Warnings / Contraindications
Use caution with kidney disease; dose adjustments may be needed.
- High: Use caution with kidney disease; dose adjustments may be needed.
- https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov · safety_warning · Medication contraindications
Adverse Reactions
Snapshot first, detailed rows second. This section summarizes signal data and is not a diagnosis.
Tap or hover a reaction to see what it means in plain language.
Most Reported Reactions
| Reaction | Cases | Species | Serious cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Cat, Dog | 2 | |
| 2 | Cat, Dog | 2 | |
| 2 | Cat, Dog | 2 | |
| 1 | Dog | 1 | |
| 1 | Cat | 1 | |
| 1 | Cat | 1 | |
| 1 | Dog | 1 | |
| 1 | Cat | 1 |
Species coverage: Cat (20) Dog (12)
View detailed reaction table
| Reaction | Species | Seriousness | Frequency | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Non-serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Non-serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Non-serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Non-serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Non-serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Non-serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 |
- https://api.fda.gov/animalandveterinary/event.json · adverse_reaction · openFDA case USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-055626
Storage & Handling
Store at room temperature.
Documents
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Promotional Materials (Marketing)
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Technical appendix (vet reference)
Canonical medication sections are above. This legacy block remains available for deeper cross-reference without cluttering the primary workflow.
At a Glance
Quick facts and links to official labeling and safety signals.
- Medication catalog: Source PetWisePlus | Refreshed Feb 12, 2026, 7:40 PM UTC
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Animal Drug Product Listing Directory (NDC):
Source FDA
| Refreshed Feb 16, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
Package/product NDCs from FDA’s electronic listing directory (XLS).
- openFDA reaction terms: Source FDA openFDA | Refreshed Feb 16, 2026, 11:01 AM UTC
- openFDA case summaries: Source FDA openFDA | Refreshed Feb 9, 2026, 3:19 AM UTC
Diagnosis-code mappings are not available for this medication yet.
Counseling and Monitoring Highlights
Global Pet owner/Vet mode is controlled in the header. This section avoids duplicate in-page persona tabs.
- Use caution with kidney disease; dose adjustments may be needed. (Contraindication, High)
Identifiers & Packages
Normalized identifiers (NDC/NADA/ANADA) and package metadata from regulator listings.
| Package NDC | Product NDC | Form / Route | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46144-600-01 | 46144 | - | |
| 62157-711-01 | 62157 | - | |
| 73377-176-01 | 73377 | - | |
| 86032-041-01 | 86032 | - |
Data Sources & Revision History
Every non-trivial field is expected to include provenance and update timestamps.
- contraindications: Use caution with kidney disease; dose adjustments may be needed. (Clinical, 2026-02-12)
- overdose_info: Overdose can cause severe sedation, loss of coordination, muscle tremors, and respiratory depression. Emergency care: IV fluids, monitoring. (Clinical, 2026-02-12)
- storage_handling: Store at room temperature. (Clinical, 2026-02-12)
- usage: Used for neuropathic pain and as an adjunct for seizure control; also used for situational anxiety/sedation in some cases. (Clinical, 2026-02-12)
- side_effects: Sedation, ataxia, mild GI upset. (Official, 2026-02-12)
- side_effects updated 2026-02-12 19:40 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
- contraindications updated 2026-02-12 19:40 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
- usage updated 2026-02-12 19:40 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
FDA Products & Applications (Animal Drugs @ FDA)
No linked FDA product applications are available for this ingredient yet.
Usage
Used for neuropathic pain and as an adjunct for seizure control; also used for situational anxiety/sedation in some cases.
Contraindications
Use caution with kidney disease; dose adjustments may be needed.
Side Effects
Sedation, ataxia, mild GI upset.
Source: FDA openFDA • Reference
Top Reported Reactions (openFDA)
Aggregated reaction terms from FDA openFDA reports (not verified; does not prove causation).
Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.
Adverse Event Case Summaries (openFDA)
These are individual FDA adverse event reports. They are unverified and do not prove the medication caused the reaction.
Cat, Siberian, Male, 11 month, 5.352 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Unassigned, Unknown • Reactions: Not eating, Tiredness (lethargy), Sleepiness - systemic disorder, Vomiting bile, Increased bowel movements… • Outcome: Died
- Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-055971
- Serious AE: Yes
- Treated For AE: No
- Sex: Male
- Age: 11.00 Month
- Weight: 5.352 Kilogram
- Case-reported brand: MSK
- Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
- Route: Unknown
- Form: Unassigned
Dog, Retriever - Golden, Male, 5 year, 36 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Capsule, Oral, Frequency: 1 per day • Reactions: Vomiting • Outcome: Recovered/Normal
- Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-056005
- Serious AE: No
- Treated For AE: No
- Sex: Male
- Age: 5.00 Year
- Weight: 36.000 Kilogram
- Case-reported brand: MSK
- Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
- Route: Oral
- Form: Capsule
- Frequency: 1 per day
Dog, Alaskan Malamute, Male, 9.5 year, 45.35 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Unknown • Reactions: Lack of efficacy - NOS • Outcome: Outcome Unknown
- Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-055798
- Serious AE: No
- Treated For AE: No
- Sex: Male
- Age: 9.50 Year
- Weight: 45.350 Kilogram
- Case-reported brand: MSK
- Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
- Route: Unknown
Cat, Snowshoe, Male, 1 year, 4.264 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Oral • Reactions: Vomiting, Blood in vomit, Death, Anaphylaxis • Outcome: Died
- Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-055626
- Serious AE: Yes
- Treated For AE: Yes
- Sex: Male
- Age: 1.00 Year
- Weight: 4.264 Kilogram
- Case-reported brand: MSK
- Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
- Route: Oral
Dog, Pit Bull, Female, 8.5 year, 23.587 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Capsule, Oral, Dose: 1 capsule per dose, Frequency: 12 per hour • Reactions: Elevated alanine aminotransferase, Elevated aspartate aminotransferase, Elevated gamma-glutamyl transferase, Low thyroxine • Outcome: Outcome Unknown
- Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-055526
- Serious AE: Yes
- Treated For AE: No
- Sex: Female
- Age: 8.50 Year
- Weight: 23.587 Kilogram
- Case-reported brand: MSK
- Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
- Route: Oral
- Form: Capsule
- Dose: 1 capsule per dose
- Frequency: 12 per hour
Dog, ['Chihuahua', 'Dog (unknown)'], Male, 10.75 year, 5.715 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Unassigned, Unknown • Reactions: Anaphylaxis, Swollen face, Itching, Swollen feet • Outcome: Recovered/Normal
- Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-055955
- Serious AE: Yes
- Treated For AE: Yes
- Sex: Male
- Age: 10.75 Year
- Weight: 5.715 Kilogram
- Case-reported brand: MSK
- Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
- Route: Unknown
- Form: Unassigned
Dog, Shepherd Dog - German, Female, 3 year, 39.463 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Unassigned, Unknown • Reactions: Tiredness (lethargy), Drooling, Restlessness, Groaning • Outcome: Ongoing
- Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-054508
- Serious AE: Yes
- Treated For AE: Yes
- Sex: Female
- Age: 3.00 Year
- Weight: 39.463 Kilogram
- Case-reported brand: MSK
- Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
- Route: Unknown
- Form: Unassigned
Cat, Domestic Shorthair, Male, 7 year, 6.4 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Oral • Reactions: Application site excoriation, Application site hair loss • Outcome: Ongoing
- Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-055392
- Serious AE: No
- Treated For AE: No
- Sex: Male
- Age: 7.00 Year
- Weight: 6.400 Kilogram
- Case-reported brand: MSK
- Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
- Route: Oral
Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.
Overdose Information
Overdose can cause severe sedation, loss of coordination, muscle tremors, and respiratory depression. Emergency care: IV fluids, monitoring.
Storage & Handling
Store at room temperature.
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