Pain o Soma 500mg

Description

What is Pain o Soma 500mg?

Pain o Soma 500mg is categorized as muscle relaxer. The main function of the medicine is to block pain sensation between the brain and the nerves.

The medicine is used in combination with physiotherapy and rest to treat skeletal muscle conditions such as any physical injury or sensitive pain.

Pain o soma must not be used for longer duration. The maximum treatment time of the medicine is 2-3 weeks. So far there is no evidence that the medicine works effectively in longer duration as most of the times injury and muscle pain is for shorter duration.

Warnings                         

Avoid taking Pain o Soma if you are suffering from porphyria or in case allergic to meprobamate of carisoprodol.

Taking Carisoprodol regularly may cause formation of habit. Taking habit forming medicine regularly or misuse of the medicine may lead to addiction or sometimes death. Do not ever share the medicine with anyone else. It is always advised to consult doctor before taking any medicine.

Carisoprodol may make you react to things slowly or it impacts your thinking ability. Avoid doing activities which requires attention and focus such as driving, lifting weights etc. Drinking alcohol before or after taking the medicine can worsen the case. It may increase the effect of the medicine and make you drowsy or dizzy.

You may or may get withdrawal symptoms of using Pain o Soma UK if you use the medicine for longer duration. Stopping and starting the dose of the medicine on your own is not recommended. Always stop the medicine slowly by reducing the actual dose. Your doctor may be able to help you with recommendation how much dose to reduce.

Before taking this medicine

Avoid using Soma 500mg if your body does not get adjusted to use meprobamate or carisoprodol.

Speak to your doctor if you have ever had:

• kidney disease
• Liver disease
• a seizure.

The effect of the medicine is not noticed in unborn baby. However, speak to your doctor and take his concern before taking the medicine.

Taking Carisoprodol while breast feeding can pass into breast milk and may be the reason of drowsiness in nursing baby. Speak to your doctor if you are breast feeding.

Pain o Soma must be used by adults of age greater than 18 years old

Some of the similar drugs are:

1. Cyclobenzaprine
2. Methocarbamol
3. Baclofen
4. Tizanidine
5. Diazepam
6. Flexeril

How should I take Pain o Soma?

Read and follow the instructions written on the label of the medicines carefully. Take the medicine exactly it is prescribed to you by your doctor. Increasing or decreasing the dose without a doctor’s consultation is not recommended. Misuse of the medicine can lead to addiction or harm to the body.

You must not take medicine more than thrice a day. Follow doctor’s guidelines. It is sort term medication for pain and hence must not be continued for long.

Using Pain o Soma alone may not give you the desired result. It is one of the components in healing pain. The medication must be combined with sleep, physiotherapy and other possible relief measures to give you desired result. Follow your physician’s instructions.

It should be kept at room temperature away from direct sunlight or heat. The best way to store the medicine is in it’s original packing in wooden drawer or almirah.

Keep Pain o Soma away from kids and pets. The medicine forms habit and hence it must not be used for longer duration without consulting doctor.

Dosing information

Dose for Adults:

250 to 350 mg orally 3 times a day and at bedtime as advised by doctor
Duration of therapy: Up to 2 to 3 weeks

Comments:

The medicine must be used for short duration only (2-3 weeks). It is a habit forming substance and hence prolonged use can be addictive in addition to drug abuse and other medicinal complexities.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take your medicine when you realize that you have missed the dose. Do not take medicine at an interval of very short period. Taking doses together can impose risk to your health.

What happens if I overdose?

Immediately rush to your doctor or Hospital in case of overdose of Pain o Soma. Overdose of carisoprodol can be dangerous. Avoid taking the medicine with alcohol or with other drugs such as Sildenafil. It can slow the breathing.

Some of the symptoms of Overdue are hallucinations, confusion, vision problems, fainting, seizure or weak breathing.

 

What to avoid

Avoid taking alcohol with Pain o Soma. It can cause serious side effects.

Do not drive, lift heavy material or do activities which require focus and attention. The medicine may cause dizziness which can lead to fall, accident or injuries.

Side Effects of Pain o Soma 500mg

1. Dizziness
2. Shortness of Breathing
3. Hallucination
4. Confusion
5. Anxiety