Dosage form: oral tablet (400 mg; 800 mg) Drug class: Skeletal muscle relaxants Medically reviewed by Drugs
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Can I take two 800 mg tablets of metaxalone (Skelaxin)? expand_more The recommended dose is 800 mg at one time, so you should not take more than one 800 mg tablet unless you have been
400 mg; 800 mg; Adult: Musculoskeletal Pain
It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) in the brain
Side Effects
sore throat
Absorption Peak plasma concentrations of metaxalone occur approximately 3 hours after a 400 mg oral dose
Chemically, metaxalone is 5-[(3,5- dimethylphenoxy) methyl]-2-oxazolidinone
SKELAXIN ® (metaxalone) is available as an 800 mg oval, scored pink tablet
Similar food effect results were observed in the above study when one SKELAXIN 800 mg tablet was administered in place of two SKELAXIN 400 mg tablets
Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you
Skelaxin (metaxalone) is a muscle relaxant used to treat muscle pain and stiffness related to acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions
Brand Name(s): Skelaxin
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
stomach pain
Doubling the dose of metaxalone tablets from 400 mg to 800 mg results in a roughly proportional increase in metaxalone exposure as indicated by peak plasma concentrations (C max) and area under the curve (AUC)
8 hours
Metaxalone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide