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Metaxalone is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Metaxalone depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Metaxalone is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Metaxalone is used -
Is the use of Metaxalone safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Metaxalone on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Metaxalone safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Metaxalone on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Metaxalone will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Metaxalone on the Kidneys?
Metaxalone rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Metaxalone on the Liver?
Metaxalone is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Metaxalone on the Heart?
You can take Metaxalone without any fear of damage to the heart.
Metaxalone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Metaxalone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Metaxalone habit forming or addictive?
Metaxalone is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Metaxalone since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Metaxalone is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Metaxalone for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Metaxalone
Taking Metaxalone with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metaxalone
Taking alcohol with Metaxalone can be dangerous.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Skelaxin® (Metaxalone) Tablets
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 824