Metaxalone Benefits & Uses

Metaxalone is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Muscle Spasms (Read More - Say Goodbye to Varicose Veins: DIY Solutions for Relief)

Other Benefits

Sprain (Read More - Sprain Recovery Made Easy: Natural Remedies You Can Try)
Muscle Pain (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)

Metaxalone Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Sprain Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 800 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Sprain Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 800 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Metaxalone Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Metaxalone is used -

Metaxalone Related Warnings

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.

Unknown
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.

Unknown
What is the effect of Metaxalone on the Kidneys?

Metaxalone rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Metaxalone on the Liver?

Metaxalone is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Metaxalone on the Heart?

You can take Metaxalone without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Metaxalone with Other Drugs

Metaxalone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Pentazocine

Codeine

Paracetamol,Codeine

Moderate

Chlorpheniramine

Dextromethorphan

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Metaxalone Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Metaxalone unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Anemia

Frequently asked Questions about Metaxalone

Is this Metaxalone habit forming or addictive?

Metaxalone is not addictive in nature.

No
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.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Metaxalone is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Metaxalone for mental disorders.

No

Metaxalone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Metaxalone

Taking Metaxalone with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Metaxalone

Taking alcohol with Metaxalone can be dangerous.

Severe