May 1, 2022 · SKELAXIN (metaxalone) is available as an 800 mg oval, scored pink tablet inscribed with 8667 on the scored side and "S" on the other
Chemically, metaxalone is 5-[(3, 5- dimethylphenoxy) methyl]-2-oxazolidinone
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12 years or older: 800 mg orally 3 to 4 times a day
Drug class: Skeletal muscle relaxants
The pharmacokinetics of metaxalone have been evaluated in healthy adult volunteers after single dose administration of metaxalone tablets under fasted and fed conditions at doses ranging from 400 mg to 800 mg
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Metaxalone Tablets, 640 mg and SKELAXIN 800 mg are not mutually substitutable on a mg-to-mg
Generic name: METAXALONE 800mg
Metaxalone 800 mg tablet: 3
Metaxalone (Skelaxin) can interact with certain medications, including many antidepressants, and lead to a rare but life-threatening condition called serotonin syndrome
Doubling the dose of metaxalone from 400 mg to 800 mg results in a roughly proportional increase in metaxalone exposure as indicated by peak plasma
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For oral dosage form (tablets): Adults and children 13 years of age and older—800 milligrams (mg) 3 to 4 times a day
muscle twitching, loss of muscle control
ADJUNCTIVE THERAPY: 17 years or older: See Adult Dosing
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With either drug, an allergic
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Dose proportionality at doses above 800 Maximum dose: 450 mg/day in up to 4 divided doses; single doses should not exceed 150 mg; Sustained-release tablets: Initial dose: 150 mg orally once a day in the morning, increase if necessary after 3 days to 150 mg orally twice a day
The maximum recommended dose is six grams daily, and up to eight grams daily have been used
Generic metaxalone is covered by some Medicare and insurance plans, but manufacturer and pharmacy coupons can help offset
Based on clinical studies, metaxalone (Skelaxin) has the fewest reported side effects and the lowest sedation potential of the muscle relaxants when taken as 800 mg tablets three to four times a day
Initial dose: 2 to 3 mg orally per day, given 2 to 3 times per day
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