Description
Soma is a muscle relaxant used to treat pain caused by muscle spasms.
Soma works to relax the muscles by blocking pain messages sent to the brain. The ingredient codeine is a narcotic analgesic pain reliever that changes the way a body senses pain. Soma is used as one part of a treatment plan for injuries and muscular conditions, in addition to rest and physical therapy. Soma may be prescribed for other uses as well.
Recommendations
Soma is taken orally. The usual adult dosage of soma is one 350 mg tablet, three times daily and at bedtime. Usage in patients under age 12 is not recommended. It is recommended that you take Soma with food, or with milk, to minimize the likelihood that you will suffer an upset stomach as a result of taking the medication.
Precautions
Do not take Soma if you have acute intermittent porphyria. Before taking Soma, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease. You may need a lower dose or special monitoring during your therapy. It is not known whether Soma will harm an unborn baby. Do not take Soma without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. It is also not known whether Soma passes into breast milk. Do not take Soma without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding. Soma is not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age.
Ingredients
Active ingredient: carisoprodol.
