GABA analog
Gabapentin
White cream or capsule contents
Typical Strength
topical 2%–10% | oral per prescriber
Formulations
0 compounds
Formula
C₉H₁₇NO₂
Mol. Weight
171.24 g/mol
How It Works
Mechanism of action
Binds the α2δ subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels, dampening excitatory neurotransmitter release. Compounded topically to target neuropathic pain locally — useful in multi-active pain creams for nerve-related discomfort.
What compounding can change
When Gabapentin is compounded for one patient, your prescriber can choose the concentration, combine it with other ingredients, and pick the base. Commercial products come in fixed strengths and bases.
Safety Considerations
Please note: Compounded medications require a prescription from a licensed prescriber for an individual patient. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. The FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality. A compounded medication is not the same as, or a generic version of, any FDA-approved drug. This page is general information, not medical advice. Your prescriber decides whether a treatment is right for you and sets the final ingredients, strength and dosage form.