Carisoprodol (Oral Route)

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Carisoprodol (Oral Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Soma
  • Vanadom

Description

Carisoprodol is used to relax certain muscles in your body and relieve the discomfort caused by acute (short-term), painful muscle or bone conditions. However, this medicine does not take the place of rest, exercise, physical therapy, or other treatments that your doctor may recommend for your medical condition.

Carisoprodol is a skeletal muscle relaxant. It acts on the central nervous system (CNS) to relax muscles.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before Using
DR602697 Portions of this document last updated: Nov. 1, 2011

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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