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Carisaprodol - Tablets are available as 250 mg and 350 mg round, white tablets. Carisaprodol is a white, crystalline powder, having a mild, characteristic odor and a bitter taste. It is slightly soluble in water; freely soluble in alcohol, in chloroform, and in acetone; and its solubility is practically independent of pH. Carisaprodol is present as a racemic mixture. Chemically, carisaprodol is N-isopropyl-2-methyl-2-propyl-1,3-propanediol dicarbamate and the molecular formula is C12H24N2O4 , with a molecular weight of 260.33. The structural formula is:
What is the dosage and how should it be used? (Read more)
Carisaprodol comes as a tablet to be taken by mouth.
Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Always make sure that you take carisaprodol exactly as directed.
It is usually taken three times daily and at bedtime. It may be taken with or without food.
Take each dose with a full glass of water.
The maximum amount of carisaprodol you should take in one day is 1,400 mg (4 tablets).
What should I do if I forget a dose?(Read more)
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule.
Never take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
In case of emergency/overdose (Read more)
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
low blood pressure (weakness, fainting, confusion)
decreased breathing
unconsciousness |
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