Generic name: Carisoprodol (kar-EYE-soe-PROE-dol)
Brand Name: Soma, Vanadom
Drug class: Carisoprodol is a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant
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Item info:
Soma ( carisoprodol) is a prescription drug that is used with rest, physical therapy, and other measures to relax muscles and relieve pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and other muscle injuries.
Soma is available in tablets. You can buy Soma online through online pharmacies or online ordering systems like Euromedonline. If you need a prescription you can fill out our prescription request form and US- licensed physician will issue you with one.
Contraindications:
Do not take Soma without informing your doctor of your sensitivity to its formulation:
(active) carisoprodol; (inactive) alginic acid, magnesium stearate, potassium sorbate, starch, tribasic calcium phosphate
Do not take Soma without first talking to your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:
The existence of these conditions may require your doctor to prohibit, make a dosage adjustment or call for special monitoring while taking Soma.
Interactions:
Do not take Soma (carisoprodol) without first talking to your doctor if you are taking other prescription or over-the-counter medicines; including vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplements.
Soma may also interact with any of the following medicines:
Soma may intensify the effects of alcohol. Be careful drinking alcoholic beverages while you are taking Soma.
The safety of this drug in pregnancy or lactation has not been established. This drug appears in breast milk and could affect a nursing infant.
Side effects:
Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible.
More common side effects may include:
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or bothersome.
Dosage
Take Soma exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Frequency and dosage varies with type of condition. If you do not understand these directions, or if you would like to learn more about the medication you are taking, ask your pharmacist or nurse to explain them to you. You may also call 1.866.279.1400 for 24/7 customer support.
The usual adult dosage of `Soma' (carisoprodol) Tablets, is one 350 mg tablet, three times daily and at bedtime. Usage in patients under age 12 is not recommended.
Swallow the tablet whole. Do crush or chew.
Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Missed dose
If you miss a dose, skip it and continue with your next scheduled intake. Do not take two doses a day.
Overdose
Seek immediately emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. Symptoms of carisoprodol overdose may include confusion; fast heartbeat; hallucinations; loss of consciousness; loss of coordination; rigid muscles; seizures; severe dizziness or drowsiness; slow or irregular breathing; vision problems.
Storage
Store at controlled room temperature 20 to 25° C (68 to 77° F).