Generic name: metaxalone [ me-TAX-a-lone ]
Brand name: Skelaxin
Dosage form: oral tablet (400 mg; 800 mg)
Drug class:Skeletal muscle relaxants
What is metaxalone?
Metaxalone is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) in the brain.
Metaxalone is used together with rest and physical therapy to treat skeletal muscle conditions such as pain or injury.
Metaxalone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use metaxalone if you have anemia (low red blood cells), or severe kidney or liver disease.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use metaxalone if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
anemia (low red blood cells);
severe kidney disease; or
severe liver disease.
To make sure metaxalone is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.
It is not known whether metaxalone will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It is not known whether metaxalone passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
Metaxalone is not approved for use by anyone younger than 12 years old.
How should I take metaxalone?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
This medicine can cause unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using metaxalone.
Metaxalone is only part of a complete treatment program that may...
