Drug Uses

Skelaxin is a treatment to muscle pains and stiffness caused by muscle injuries, strains, sprains and spasms.

How Taken

Skelaxin need to be taken exactly as prescribed. Usual dose for adults and children over 12 years is 800 mg (two tablets) three to four times a day. To avoid stomach upset Skelaxin may be taken with food.

Warnings/Precautions

If you have acute intermittent porphyria you shouldn't take Skelaxin. Any liver disease need to be notified to doctor before treatment begins. It's not known if Skelaxin can harm an unborn baby or if it passes into breast milk, so if you are pregnant or breast feeding you should also notify your doctor. Skelaxin shouldn't be taken by children under 12 years old.

Missed Dose

Missed dose of Skelaxin may be taken up to one hour after missed schedule. Otherwise you should miss it and resume your normal dosing. Skelaxin dosage may not be doubled to catch up.

Possible Side Effects

Skelaxin may eventually cause nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal upset, drowsiness, dizziness, headache, and nervousness or "irritability", hypersensitivity reactions, characterized by a light rash with or without pruritus, leukopenia, hemolytic anemia or jaundice.

Storage

Skelaxin is to be stored in a dark and dry place in temperatures varying between 15 to 30°C (59 and 86°F).

Overdose

Overdose symptoms include drowsiness and unconsciousness. If suspecting overdose contact immediately local poison control center or emergency room.

More Information

Since Skelaxin may cause drowsiness or dizziness caution should be applied when driving, operating heavy machinery or performing other hazardous activities. Alcohol may increase the effects of drowsiness and dizziness.

Disclaimer

Information presented on this page is for informational purposes only. This information doesn't cover all interactions, precautions or adverse effects of treatment with this medicament. We disclaim all responsibility for any consequences, which may arise while taking this drug without proper consultation with doctor or pharmacist. We give no warranty, either expressed or implied, is made in regards to this information.