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Skelaxin
Drug Uses
Skelaxin is a muscle relaxant. Skelaxin is used to treat
the pain and stiffness of muscle injuries, including
strains, sprains and muscle spasms.
How Taken
Skelaxin comes as a tablet to take by mouth. The recommended
dose for adults and children over 12 years of age is
two tablets (800 mg) three to four times a day. Skelaxin
may be taken with food or immediately after meals to
prevent stomach upset. Do not increase your dose, take
it more frequently or take it for a longer period of
time than prescribed by your doctor. Warnings/Precautions
Do not take Skelaxin if you have acute intermittent
porphyria. Before taking Skelaxin, tell your doctor
if you have liver disease. You may need a lower dose
or special monitoring during your therapy. It is not
known whether Skelaxin will harm an unborn baby. Do
not take Skelaxin without first talking to your doctor
if you are pregnant. It is also not known whether Skelaxin
passes into breast milk. Do not take Skelaxin without
first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding
a baby. Skelaxin is not approved for use in children
younger than 12 years of age. Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Skelaxin, take as soon as remembered
within 1 hour. Otherwise skip that dose and resume usual
dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose
to catch up. Possible Side Effects
The most frequent reactions to Skelaxin include nausea,
vomiting, gastrointestinal upset, drowsiness, dizziness,
headache, and nervousness or "irritability."
Other adverse reactions are: hypersensitivity reactions,
characterized by a light rash with or without pruritus;
leukopenia; hemolytic anemia; jaundice. Storage
Store Skelaxin at room temperature between 59 and 86
degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture
and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom. Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison
control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms
of overdose may include severe drowsiness or unconsciousness.
More Information
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing
other hazardous activities. Skelaxin may cause dizziness
or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness,
avoid these activities. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol
may increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are
taking Skelaxin. Disclaimer
This drug information is for your information purposes
only, it is not intended that this information covers
all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions,
or adverse effects of your medication. This is only
general information, and should not be relied on for
any purpose. It should not be construed as containing
specific instructions for any particular patient. We
disclaim all responsibility for the accuracy and reliability
of this information, and/or any consequences arising
from the use of this information, including damage or
adverse consequences to persons or property, however
such damages or consequences arise. No warranty, either
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