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Carilax 250

Rx
Generic:
Carisoprodol
Dosage form:
Tablet
Pack size:
Strip (10 Tablet)

৳ 6/unit

Pack: ৳ 60

At a glance

Carisoprodol — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.

Description

Carisoprodol is a muscle relaxer. It provides relief from the discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions such as rigidity, tension, stiffness, and muscle spasms. Carisoprodol can be taken with or without food. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective. Some common side effects of this medicine include sleepiness, drowsiness, and headache. If any of these side effects do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms. To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine. Carisoprodol is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm without reduction in strength. This improves pain and movement of muscles.

Indications

• Muscle relaxation

Mechanism of action

Carisoprodol blocks interneuronal synaptic activity in the descending reticular formation and spinal cord resulting in skeletal muscle relaxation.

Dosage

Adult Dose: Oral Painful muscle spasm associated with musculoskeletal conditions Adult: 350 mg 3-4 times daily for up to 2-3 wk. Elderly: Half of the usual dose. Child Dose: Musculoskeletal Conditions 16 years: 250-350 mg q8hr and HS

Administration

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Carisoprodol may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side effects

Common: • Sleepiness

Precautions & warnings

[UNSAFE] Carisoprodol may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. Carisoprodol provides relief from rigidity, tension and stiffness in muscles (spasticity) that may occur due to various conditions affecting the nervous system. Carisoprodol may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Carisoprodol as it may cause excessive drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor if you've been on it for a long time.

Contraindications

Acute intermittent porphyria, hypersensitivity. Lactation.

Drug interactions

Potentially Fatal: Potentiates alcohol and other CNS depressants.

Food interactions

[UNSAFE] It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Carisoprodol.

Use in pregnancy

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Carisoprodol may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Use in lactation

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Carisoprodol is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Baby should be monitored for excessive sleepiness.

Renal / hepatic impairment

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] There is limited information available on the use of Carisoprodol in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. However, cautious use of this medicine is advised in these patients. [CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] There is limited information available on the use of Carisoprodol in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. However, cautious use of this medicine is advised in these patients.

Common questions

Road accident. Now cured. Is physiotherapy mandatory after removal of POP?? Sir, I met with road accident exactly 63 days ago. Now POP is removed. Still can't walk without walking aid. Doctor told physiotherapy is not required. And not suggested any exercises also for muscle relaxation. Sir, please suggest me , whether I should consult another doctor or exercises not always mandatory Physiotherapy is not mandatory Home exercises are needed for all cases My husband is having illicit relationship bcoz of that lot of problems. I am very tensed all the time. Please suggest a medicine to calm down. Thank you We understand your concernWe are here to helpYou are advised to solve problemAs medicine will help you for temporary periodDiscussing with husband and finding solution will calm you downTill then you can do Jacobson Progressive Muscle Relaxation""http://www.healthline.com/health/what-is-jacobson-relaxation-technique#wholebody-technique3Follow this link to find detailed procedure Hi sir, For the last 10 days I'm feeling excess of body heat and feeling like exhausted and tired. Some times muscle pains. So I'm taking FourtsB tablet which is a vitamin and mineral supplement i think. Though it gives mild relaxation, I'm not able to recover completely. Please suggest some medicine. Thanks. Take rich health nutra 1 Tablet daily of Charak company What is the treatment for muscle strength apart from exercise. Have muscle stiffness on neck and lower back. MRI shows nothing much and doctor suggest muscle weakness. Need to know longterm treatment which would be useful for getting muscle strength. https://www.1mg.com/otc/asthiposhak-tablet-otc325984One ?one tablet morning & evening after taking food , use at least 1-2 months For muscle pain ,what is tablet ,please suggest for muscle pain I started gym workout and i stooped workout ,my muscle is paining ,i. Cant bear this pain please suugest tablet for me Do Hot fomentation and apply Dynapar QPS spray and take Tab Myospas-D twice daily and Cap Nurokind-Gold twice daily and Cap Pansec-DSR once daily empty stomach for 4 days How to focus mind on studies if we want Relaxation techniques Yoga Meditation Multiple joint pain Obesity Calf muscle pain Tablet evion lc twice a day for 20 days

⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.