Skelaxin
Developed to mitigate acute muscle spasms to support somatic motor ease and alleviate structural skeletal tension.
- Category
- Pain & Anti-inflammatories
- Active ingredient
- Metaxalone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 400mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Skelaxin, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Skelaxin vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Skelaxin details
- Conditions
- Acute Musculoskeletal Pain · Muscle Spasms
- Alternative names
- metaxalone
- Therapeutic class
- Centrally Acting Skeletal Muscle Relaxant
- Pharmacological class
- Skeletal Muscle Relaxant
- Contraindications
- severe renal or hepatic impairment; history of drug-induced haemolytic anaemia
- Minor side effects
- somnolence; dizziness; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- headache; nervousness; irritability
- Serious side effects
- haemolytic anaemia, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- King Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
- 1 hour
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Alcohol; CNS Depressants
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over twelve years and adults.
Patient summary
developed to mitigate acute muscle spasms to support somatic motor ease and alleviate structural skeletal tension.
Mechanism of action
Produces general central nervous system depression without direct peripheral muscle fiber blockade, resolving localised spastic tension.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Use if potential benefits justify risks. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Skelaxin is the originator brand name, made by King Pharmaceuticals. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with King Pharmaceuticals.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Metaxalone is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.