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Formulations Usual Dose & Notes |
| Carisoprodol (Soma) | Tab: 350 mg Dose: 350 mg tid Metabolized to meprobamate, has been frequently associated with drug-seeking behavior and dependency. Abrupt cessation may produce withdrawal symptoms |
| Soma compound | Carisoprodol 200 mg + aspirin 325 mg tab Dose: 1-2 tab qid |
| Soma compound w codeine | Carisoprodol 200 mg + aspirin 325 mg + codeine 16 mg Dose: 1 - 2 tab q6 |
| Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) | tab: 10 mg Dose: 10 mg tid Use with caution in patients with urinary retention and closed-angle glaucoma |
| Chlorzoxazone (Parafon forte, Paraflex ) | Caplet: 500 mg Dose: 500 mg tid to qid |
| Metaxolone (Skelaxin) | Tab: 400 mg Dose: 800 mg tid to qid May cause hemolytic anemia and elevated hepatic serum transaminases |
| Methocarbamol (Robaxin) | tab: 500, 750 mg Dose: 750 to 1500 tid |
| Methocarbamol (Robaxisal) | tab: Methocarbamol 400 mg + aspirin 325 mg Dose: 2 tab q6 |
| Orphenadrine (Norflex) | Ext release tab: 100 mg dose: 1 tab bid Use with caution in patients with urinary retention and closed-angle glaucoma |
| Orphenadrine (Norgesic) | Orphenadrine 25 mg + aspirin 385 mg + caffeine 60 mg dose: 1-2 tab tid Caution: see Orphenadrine |
| Orphenadrine (Norgesic forte) | Orphenadrine 50 mg + aspirin 770 mg + caffeine 60 mg dose: 1 tab tid Caution: see Orphenadrine |
