Skelaxin
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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
SKELAXIN may enhance the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants.
Legal Issues
There is currently no legal information available for this drug.
FDA Safety Alerts
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Manufacturer Warnings
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FDA Labeling Changes
There are currently no FDA labeling changes available for this drug.
Uses
SKELAXIN (metaxalone) is indicated as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of discomforts associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions. The mode of action of this drug has not been clearly identified, but may be related to its sedative properties. Metaxalone does not directly relax tense skeletal muscles in man.
History
There is currently no drug history available for this drug.
Other Information
SKELAXIN ® (metaxalone) is available as an 800 mg oval, scored pink tablet.
Chemically, metaxalone is 5-[(3,5- dimethylphenoxy) methyl]-2-oxazolidinone. The empirical formula is C 12H 15NO 3, which corresponds to a molecular weight of 221.25. The structural formula is:
Metaxalone is a white to almost white, odorless crystalline powder freely soluble in chloroform, soluble in methanol and in 96% ethanol, but practically insoluble in ether or water.
Each tablet contains 800 mg metaxalone and the following inactive ingredients: alginic acid, ammonium calcium alginate, B-Rose Liquid, corn starch, and magnesium stearate.
Sources
Skelaxin Manufacturers
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Blenheim Pharmacal, Inc.
![Skelaxin (Metaxalone) Tablet [Blenheim Pharmacal, Inc.]](/wp-content/themes/bootstrap/assets/img/loading2.gif)
Skelaxin | Blenheim Pharmacal, Inc.
The recommended dose for adults and children over 12 years of age is one 800 mg tablet three to four times a day.
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Physicians Total Care, Inc.
Skelaxin | Physicians Total Care, Inc.
The recommended dose for adults and children over 12 years of age is one 800 mg tablet three to four times a day.
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Rebel Distributors Corp
Skelaxin | Rebel Distributors Corp
The recommended dose for adults and children over 12 years of age is one 800 mg tablet three to four times a day.
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Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Skelaxin | Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc
The recommended dose for adults and children over 12 years of age is one 800 mg tablet three to four times a day.
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Cardinal Health
Skelaxin | Cardinal Health
The recommended dose for adults and children over 12 years of age is one 800 mg tablet three to four times a day.
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Lake Erie Medical & Surgical Supply Dba Quality Care Products Llc
Skelaxin | Lake Erie Medical & Surgical Supply Dba Quality Care Products Llc
The recommended dose for adults and children over 12 years of age is one 800 mg tablet three to four times a day.
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Stat Rx Usa Llc
Skelaxin | Stat Rx Usa Llc
The recommended dose for adults and children over 12 years of age is one 800 mg tablet three to four times a day.
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Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Skelaxin | Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
The recommended dose for adults and children over 12 years of age is one 800 mg tablet three to four times a day.
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Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc
Skelaxin | Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc
The recommended dose for adults and children over 12 years of age is one 800 mg tablet three to four times a day.
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![Skelaxin (Metaxalone) Tablet [Lake Erie Medical & Surgical Supply Dba Quality Care Products Llc]](http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/image.cfm?setid=0485d087-a215-4f61-8687-4161b9a55f06&name=skelaxin800mgcorepharma.jpg)
![Skelaxin (Metaxalone) Tablet [Stat Rx Usa Llc]](http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/image.cfm?setid=5e1ec092-4748-47c6-9b72-1b826da0ce02&name=SKELAXIN800MGLABEL.jpg)
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