Skelaxin Uses

Skelaxin is a prescription muscle relaxant and is used to treat the pain and stiffness of muscle injuries, including strains, sprains and muscle spasms.

How Taken

The recommended dose of Skelaxin for adults and children over 12 years of age is two tablets (800 mg) three to four times daily. Skelaxin may be taken with food or immediately after meals to prevent stomach upset. Do not increase your dose, take Skelaxin more frequently or for a longer period of time than prescribed by your doctor.

Warnings/Precautions

Do not take Skelaxin if you have acute intermittent porphyria. Before using Skelaxin, tell your doctor if you have liver disease. You may need a lower dose or require special monitoring during yourtreatment. It is not known if 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. Skelaxin is not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered within 1 hour. Otherwise skip that Skelaxin dose and resume usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Possible Side Effects

The most frequent side effects od 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) and keep away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store Skelaxin in the bathroom.

Overdose

If an overdose of Skelaxin is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of an overdose of Skelaxin may include severe drowsiness or unconsciousness.

More Skelaxin Information

Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Skelaxin could 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 using 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 Skelaxin. 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 expressed or implied, is made in regards to this information.