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Oral |
ADJUNCT IN THE SHORT-TERM SYMPTOMATIC TREATMENT OF PAINFUL MUSCLE SPASM ASSOCIATED WITH MUSCULOSKELETAL CONDITIONS |
Adult:
Initially, 500 mg 3-4 times daily, may subsequently reduce to 250 mg 3-4 times daily. Max: 750 mg 3-4 times daily. |
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Administration |
Should be taken with food. |
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Precautions |
Pregnancy, known allergies. Tasks requiring mental alertness may be impaired. Monitor liver function. |
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Potentially Life-threatening
Adverse Drug Reactions |
Drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, excitement, restlessness, GI disturbances, irritability, sensitivity reactions (skin rash). Jaundice, liver damage reported. Orange or reddish-purple urine. |
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Adverse Drug Reactions |
Anaphylactoid reactions, angioedema, fatal hepatocellular toxicity. |
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Interactions |
Additive CNS effects when taken with alcohol. |
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