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Carisoprodol
Carisoprodol is indicated for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions in adults.
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Drug facts
- Used for
- Carisoprodol is indicated for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions in adults.
- Do not take if
- Carisoprodol tablets are contraindicated in patients with a history of acute intermittent porphyria or a hypersensitivity reaction to a carbamate such as meprobamate.
What it is used for
Carisoprodol tablets are indicated for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions in adults.
Limitation of Use
Carisoprodol tablets should only be used for short periods (up to two or three weeks) because adequate evidence of effectiveness for more prolonged use has not been established and because acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions are generally of short duration [ see Dosage and Administration (2) ].
Who should not take it
Carisoprodol tablets are contraindicated in patients with a history of acute intermittent porphyria or a hypersensitivity reaction to a carbamate such as meprobamate.
2 dosage and administration
The recommended dose of carisoprodol tablet is 250 mg to 350 mg three times a day and at bedtime. The recommended maximum duration of carisoprodol tablets use is up to two or three weeks.
Cite this page
- NLM
sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Carisoprodol; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/carisoprodol
- APA 7th
sofidex. (2026, August 2). Carisoprodol. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/carisoprodol
- AMA 11th
Carisoprodol. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/carisoprodol
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