Carisoprodol

Product Description

Carisoprodol medicine is muscle relaxant used after physical activity or injury. It relieves the pain and muscle stiffness and muscle spasms.

Carisoprodol drug comes in a shape of tablet from 350mg. Take Carisoprodol total 4 times per day – 3 times daily and 1 time just before you go to bed. Take this medicine orally only, better with food or milk in order to avoid any possible stomach upset. It is recommended not to take Carisoprodol if you are under the age of 12 years.

For best results take your Carisoprodol doses regularly. If it happens to miss your regular dose, do it as soon as you can if it is within 1 hour. If not, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled one. Do not overdose with Carisoprodol.

Keep Carisoprodol medicine in its original container between 15° and 30°C (59°-86°F). Keep away from the reach of children. Keep away from direct light, heat and moisture.

Do not overdose with Carisoprodol. Overdosing may cause unpleasant side effects including low blood pressure supported by confusion, weakness, disorientation and fainting. Overdose with Carisoprodol leads to unconsciousness and decreased breathing. If you suspect overdose go to the local poison center and call immediately your doctor.

Be aware that during treatment with Carisoprodol you may experience drowsiness, dizziness and lack of concentration. Avoid performing any hazard activities until you know how this drug reacts on you. Avoid driving and operating with heavy machines for your best safety. If you drink alcohol, drink cautiously.

Safety Information

Carisoprodol medicine is not appropriate for you if you suffer from intermittent porphyria, kidney or liver disease. If you are taking Carisoprodol by any of these conditions, require special dosage adjustment and monitoring during treatment. If you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant during treatment or you are breast feeder, do not take this medicine. It is not known if Carisoprodol passes into the breast milk and harm an unborn baby. It is not recommended to take this medicine if you are younger than 12 years.

Side Effect

It is possible to experience side effects during treatment with Carisoprodol. They are most likely to be dizziness, headache, insomnia, disorientation, irritability, ataxia, tremor, syncope, depression, allergy or idiosyncratic reactions. The side effects usually appear between first and fourth dose. If you are feeling well after that period, you are most likely not to experience side effects. Other reported side effects are pruritus, eosinophilia, skin rash, erythema multiforme, fixed drug eruption with cross reaction to meprobamate. More serious side effects like angioneurotic edema, smarting eyes, and hypotension and anaphylactoid shock were reported as well. If you experience something bothersome during treatment, advise with your doctor and require further assistance.