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How to Take Cyclobenzaprine and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Janani Priya, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on August 11, 2022

It comes as a tablet and capsule to take by mouth, with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

PO- The recommended dose is one (15 mg) capsule or tablet, once daily.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients who are taking Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors(MAOIs) or within 14 days after discontinuation, an overactive thyroid, moderate to severe liver problems, certain heart problems and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Cyclobenzaprine

This medication is a skeletal muscle relaxant, prescribed for pain and stiffness caused by muscle strains and sprains.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Cyclobenzaprine

India :

Mobrine OD (30mg) | Flexabenz ER (15mg) | Flexabenz Plus (15mg/200mg) (15mg/200mg) | Flexabenz (15mg) (15mg) | Diclobenz (1%/3%/3%/2%) | Flexabenz (5mg) (5mg) | Mobrine IR (10mg) | Skelebenz (15mg) | Skelebenz (30mg) | Mobrine IR (5mg)

International :

Flexeril

Last Updated on August 11, 2022

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