Skelaxin
Metaxalone tablets for acute muscle pain and spasms. Drowsiness is common because the effect is on the brain.
- Category
- Pain & Anti-inflammatories
- Active ingredient
- Metaxalone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 400mg
This listing uses Skelaxin as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
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
Metaxalone tablets for acute muscle pain and spasms. Drowsiness is common because the effect is on the brain.
Mechanism of action
Produces general central nervous system depression without direct peripheral muscle fibre blockade, resolving localised spastic tension.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if potential benefits justify risks. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Skelaxin is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Metaxalone, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
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