Skelaxin

Active Ingredient(s): Metaxalone
FDA Approved: * August 13, 1962
Pharm Company: * JONES PHARMA INC
Category: Muscle Relaxer

Metaxalone, sold under the brand name Skelaxin, is a muscle relaxant medication used to relax muscles and relieve pain caused by strains, sprains, and other musculoskeletal conditions.[1] Its exact mechanism of action is not known, but it may be due to general central nervous system depression.[1] It is considered[by whom?] to be a moderately strong muscle relaxant, with relatively low incidence of side effects. Common side effects include nause... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.
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Dosage List

Skelaxin 8667;S
Skelaxin 800 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 60793-136
Labeler:
King Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Skelaxin 8667;S
Skelaxin 800 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 10544-524
Labeler:
Blenheim Pharmacal, Inc.
Skelaxin 8667;S
Skelaxin 800 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 16590-207
Labeler:
Stat Rx USA LLC
Skelaxin 8667;S
Skelaxin 800 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 21695-123
Labeler:
Rebel Distributors Corp
Skelaxin 8667;S
Skelaxin 800 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 49999-363
Labeler:
Lake Erie Medical & Surgical Supply Dba Quality Care Products LLC
Skelaxin 8667;S
Skelaxin 800 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 54868-4733
Labeler:
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
Skelaxin 8667;S
Skelaxin 800 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 55154-3650
Labeler:
Cardinal Health
Skelaxin 8667;S
Skelaxin 800 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 55289-736
Labeler:
Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Skelaxin 800 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 68788-0881
Labeler:
Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc

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