Skelaxin
indicated for painful musculoskeletal conditions to support physical comfort during short-term therapy.
Strengths: 400mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Therapeutic class
Muscle Relaxant
- Pharmacological class
Skeletal Muscle Relaxant
- Minor side effects
drowsiness; dizziness; nausea; headache
- Moderate side effects
nervousness; irritability
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Pfizer
- Onset Time
1–2 hours
- Duration
4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
Store in a tightly closed container at controlled room temperature.
- Drug interactions
alcohol; central nervous system depressants
- Age restrictions
Not recommended for children under 12 years of age.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to metaxalone; severe hepatic impairment; severe renal impairment; history of drug-induced anaemia
Precautions and warnings
may cause drowsiness; use with caution in elderly patients; monitor liver function parameters
Serious side effects
leukopenia — requires immediate medical attention; haemolytic anaemia — requires immediate medical attention; anaphylactoid reaction — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
indicated for painful musculoskeletal conditions to support physical comfort during short-term therapy.
Mechanism of action
Metaxalone acts as a central nervous system depressant, although its exact mechanism of action remains incompletely understood. It is believed to exert its effects through generalized central nervous system depression rather than direct skeletal muscle relaxation, helping to relieve pain associated with acute musculoskeletal conditions.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Adequate data is not available; use only if clearly indicated. Breastfeeding: Avoid use during breastfeeding unless advised by a physician.
Skelaxin
indicated for painful musculoskeletal conditions to support physical comfort during short-term therapy.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Metaxalone
- Listed indication(s): Muscle Spasm, Musculoskeletal Pain
Available option
- 60 tablets - 400 mg739-400-mg-4212