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Metaxalone Uses

Metaxalone is used for muscle relaxation. It relieves painful spasms of the skeletal muscles.

How Metaxalone works

Metaxalone is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm without reduction in strength. This improves pain and movement of muscles.

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Dr. Anuj Saini

MMST, MBBS

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Dr. Ashish Ranjan

MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

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Dr. Radhika Dua

MDS, BDS

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Dr. Shilpa Garcha

MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

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Dr. Sakshi Sharma

BDS

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Dr. Ashish Ranjan

MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

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Dr. Radhika Dua

MDS, BDS

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Dr. Varun Gupta

MD Pharmacology, MBBS

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Dr. Anuj Saini

MMST, MBBS

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Dr. Varun Gupta

MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Written By

Dr. Radhika Dua

MDS, BDS

Written By

Dr. Anuj Saini

MMST, MBBS

Reviewed By

Dr. Ashish Ranjan

MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Written By

Dr. Anuj Saini

MMST, MBBS

Reviewed By

Dr. Ashish Ranjan

MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Written By

Dr. Radhika Dua

MDS, BDS

Reviewed By

Dr. Shilpa Garcha

MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Written By

Dr. Anuj Saini

MMST, MBBS

Reviewed By

Dr. Ashish Ranjan

MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Written By

Dr. Sakshi Sharma

BDS

Reviewed By

Dr. Lalit Kanodia

MBA, MD Pharmacology

Reviewed By

Dr. Shilpa Garcha

MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

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Available Medicine for Metaxalone

FlexuraSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

₹83 to ₹1802 variant(s)

Expert advice for Metaxalone

Metaxalone provides relief from rigidity, tension and stiffness in muscles (spasticity) that may occur due to various conditions affecting the nervous system.
Metaxalone may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Metaxalone as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor if you've been on it for a long time.
Metaxalone provides relief from rigidity, tension and stiffness in muscles (spasticity) that may occur due to various conditions affecting the nervous system.
Take it with or after food or a glass of milk.
Metaxalone may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Metaxalone as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor if you've been on it for a long time.

Frequently asked questions for Metaxalone

Metaxalone

Q. Is Metaxalone addictive?

No. Metaxalone is not addictive. Only if taken with CNS depressants, then there are chances of addition due to relief action

Q. Is Metaxalone a narcotic?

No. Metaxalone is not a narcotic drug. It is a muscle relaxant

Q. Is Metaxalone a benzodiazepine/ non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)/ sulfa drug/ muscle relaxer?

Metaxalone is not a benzodiazepine/ non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)/sulfa drug. However, Metaxalone is a muscle relaxant

Q. Is Metaxalone safe?

Metaxalone is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Metaxalone like Flexeril?

Flexeril is trade name for active drug cyclobenzaprine. Metaxalone and cyclobenzaprine belong to same category of drugs called muscle relaxant

Q. Is Metaxalone gluten free?

Yes. Metaxalone is gluten free. However, please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand before you use

Q. Can I take Metaxalone for a toothache?

Metaxalone is a muscle relaxant. It is used to treat muscle spasm (pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and other muscle injuries). Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Q. Can I take metaxalone with tramadol/ ibuprofen/ hydrocodone/ oxycodone/ aleve/ tylenol 3/ vicodin/ ambien/ flexeril/ Xanax?

Metaxalone interacts with tramadol/ ibuprofen/ hydrocodone/ oxycodone/ aleve/ tylenol 3/ vicodin/ ambien/ flexeril/ Xanax, and may increase side effects such as drowsiness. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required

Q. Does Metaxalone make you sleep?

Yes, Metaxalone may make you sleepy

Q. Does Metaxalone work and what does Metaxalone treat?

Metaxalone is a muscle relaxant. It is used to treat muscle spasm (pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and other muscle injuries)

Q. Does Metaxalone cause tiredness?

Metaxalone may cause unusual tiredness. Inform your doctor immediately in case you experience unusual tiredness

Q. Does Metaxalone cause constipation/ weight gain?

Metaxalone is not known to cause side effects such as constipation or weight gain

Q. Does Metaxalone make you high?

Metaxalone does not have any known effect in getting high

Q. Does Metaxalone contain acetaminophen?

No.Metaxalone does not contain acetaminophen.