Metaxalone

openFDA label record#

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Brand name
Metaxalone
Generic name
METAXALONE
Manufacturer
Doc Rx
Product type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
SPL set ID
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SPL ID
cd0929e3-c3b2-c89a-e053-2a95a90a7b2a
Version
9
Effective date
2021-09-28
Source export date
2026-09-28
Source partition
8
Source file
https://download.open.fda.gov/drug/label/drug-label-0008-of-0014.json.zip
Source object key
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Source manifest SHA-256
cd2e66336a5cd2223fa3995098fdbdb84c6a7ee5c0a4addb236ccb22dd1e6887
Import run
20260929T050834Z
Imported at
2026-09-29 05:52:50
Harmonized routes table
Harmonized routes
ORAL

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warnings

WARNINGS Metaxalone tablets may enhance the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants.

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adverse reactions

ADVERSE REACTIONS The most frequent reactions to metaxalone include: CNS: drowsiness, dizziness, headache, and nervousness or “irritability”; Digestive: nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal upset. Other adverse reactions are: Immune System: hypersensitivity reaction, rash with or without pruritus; Hematologic: leukopenia; hemolytic anemia; Hepatobiliary: jaundice. Though rare, anaphylactoid reactions have been reported with metaxalone. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE EVENTS, contact Actavis at 1-800-272-5525 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or http://www.fda.gov/ for voluntary reporting of adverse reactions.

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

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