Metaxalone tablets are indicated as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of discomforts associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions. The mode of action of this drug has not been clearly identified, but may be related to its sedative properties. Metaxalone does not directly relax tense skeletal muscles in man.
Metaxalone tablets are available as 400 mg round, scored, peach colored tablets.
Chemically, metaxalone is 5-[(3,5- dimethylphenoxy) methyl]-2-oxazolidinone. The empirical formula is C12H15NO3, which corresponds to a molecular weight of 221.25. The structural formula is:
Metaxalone is a white to almost white, odorless crystalline powder freely soluble in chloroform, soluble in methanol and in 96% ethanol, but practically insoluble in ether or water.
Each tablet contains 400 mg metaxalone and the following inactive ingredients: alginic acid, FD&C Yellow #6 Aluminum Lake, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, povidone and propylene glycol alginate.
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do not use more than directed
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drink a full glass of water with each dose
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adults and children 12 years and over
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take 2 tablets every 6 hours
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do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours
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children under 12 years: do not use unless directed by a doctor
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do not use more than directed
drink a full glass of water with each dose
adults and children 12 years and over
take 2 tablets every 6 hours
do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours
children under 12 years: do not use unless directed by a doctor