Metaxalone

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Apr 29, 2024

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Metaxalone

Common Brands:

Skelaxin

Availability:

Prescription only

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.