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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.
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
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precautions, or adverse effects of your medication. This is only general
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construed as containing specific instructions for any particular patient.
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