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Skelaxin - Metaxalone - Dosage - Side Effects - Drug Interactions

Skelaxin (metaxalone) drug information, dosage, side effects, drug interactions, and warnings. Skelaxin, generic drug name metaxalone, is a muscle relaxer (muscle relaxant) available as tablets taken by mouth. Skelaxin is used along with rest, physical therapy, and other therapies to relax muscles and relieve pain.
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The Facts Of Skelaxin (Metaxalone)

Skelaxin (metaxalone) is a muscle relaxer (muscle relaxant) indicated as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of discomforts associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions. Skelaxin (metaxalone) is available as a 400 mg round, pale rose tablet and an 800 mg oval, pink scored tablet.

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Drugs A-Z - Skelaxin / Metaxalone Tablets

Patient education for Skelaxin / metaxalone tablets. Skelaxin is a muscle relaxant. Skelaxin helps to relieve pain and stiffness in muscles caused by strains, sprains, or other injury to your muscles. Generic metaxalone tablets are not available

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