Carisoprodol 250 Mg 1 Medication Summary
No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication?
This medication is described in FDA/DailyMed prescribing information. No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication used for?
Carisoprodol tablets are indicated for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions in adults. Limitation of Use Carisoprodol tablets should only be used for short periods (up to two or three weeks) because adequate evidence of effectiveness for more prolonged use has not been established and because acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions are generally of short duration [see Dosage and Administration (2) ].
What should I know before taking it?
Carisoprodol tablets are contraindicated in patients with a history of acute intermittent porphyria or a hypersensitivity reaction to a carbamate such as meprobamate.
What important warnings are listed?
Due to sedative properties, may impair ability to perform hazardous tasks such as driving or operating machinery (5.1)Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1)Cases of abuse, dependence and withdrawal (5.2, 9.2, 9.3)Seizures (5.3)
How is this medication usually taken?
The recommended dose of carisoprodol tablets is 250 mg to 350 mg three times a day and at bedtime. The recommended maximum duration of carisoprodol tablets use is up to two or three weeks. 250 mg Tablets: Round, white to off white tablets, debossed with "NC" on one side and "250" on other side. 350 mg Tablets: Round, white to off white tablets, debossed with "NC" on one side and "350" on other side.
What side effects are listed?
Most common adverse reactions (incidence > 2%) are drowsiness, dizziness, and headache (6.1) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Westminster Pharmaceuticals, LLC at 1-844-221-7294 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
What interactions are listed?
CNS depressants (e.g., alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants) - additive sedative effects (5.1, 7.1)
Where can I find the official prescribing information?
Review the full prescribing information on DailyMed: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=bfb31551-8c57-4360-be3a-f6fbe84a891e
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