Drug Details
Therapeutic Class:
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Forms:
Tablet
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
Acute painful musculoskeletal conditions
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Metaxalone (Skelaxin) Drug Class
Metaxalone (meh-tax-a-lone) is a skeletal muscle relaxant.
Metaxalone (Skelaxin) Age Range
Metaxalone is approved for use in adults and children 12 years of age and older. The safety and efficacy of this medicine in children younger than 12 years have not been established.
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