Chemically, metaxalone is 5- [ (3,5-dimethylphenoxy)methyl]-2-oxazolidinone
Metaxalone has a 1-hour onset of action, a 2 to 3-hour plasma half-life, and a 4 to 6 Metaxalone is a muscle relaxant
It is usually used along with rest, physical therapy, and other treatment
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Children 12 years of age and
This medicine may be used for other
Metaxalone is a skeletal muscle relaxant prescribed for the short-term treatment of painful muscle spasms
This drug may affect certain
This medication is to be taken orally, with or without food, three or four times a day, as per your doctor’s instructions
Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant that may be used short-term to treat muscle spasms caused by musculoskeletal conditions, in addition to rest and physical therapy
Metaxalone has not been associated with serum aminotransferase elevations during therapy or with clinically apparent hepatic injury
Metaxalone has an average rating of 7
Detailed Metaxalone dosage information for adults and children
Pill with imprint AN 553 is Pink, Capsule/Oblong and has been identified as Metaxalone 800 mg
Metaxalone is a member of the skeletal muscle relaxants drug class and is commonly used for Fibromyalgia, and Muscle Spasm
Includes Metaxalone indications, dosage/administration, pharmacology, mechanism/onset/duration of action, half-life, dosage forms, interactions, warnings, adverse reactions, off-label uses and more
Drug expiration dates exist on most medication labels, including prescription, over-the-counter (OTC) and dietary (herbal) supplements
Each tablet contains 400 mg metaxalone, USP and the following inactive ingredients: alginic acid
depressed mood; muscle or joint pain; numbness or tingly feeling; nausea, stomach pain, loss of appetite; or
Metolazone side effects (more detail) Metaxalone is used to help relax the muscles in your body and relieve the discomfort caused by acute (short-term), painful muscle or bone conditions
unpleasant breath odor
Amrix, Comfort Pac with Cyclobenzaprine
fever, chills, sore throat, body aches, tiredness; headache; swelling of your legs and feet; trouble speaking; vision problems, dizziness, drowsiness; tremors, problems with balance or muscle movement; or
Total daily dose may be given as a single dose or in 2 divided doses (for doses >30 mg/day) (Burch 2015; Ross 2016)