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medication information
This medicine is used with rest and physical therapy to treat acute, painful muscle conditions.
how to take this medication
How much medicine you take and how often you take it depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of the medicine you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Avoid drinking alcohol and taking other medicines that cause drowsiness(eg, sedatives, tranquilizers) while taking this medicine. Do not stop taking this medicine without checking with your health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking this medicine. Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Contact your health care provider at once if you feel you have taken too much of this medicine. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. This includes any herbal preparations or dietary supplements.
side effects
Every medicine can cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following occurs: Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, tongue, and lips); temporary loss of vision; double vision. Feeling of a whirling motion; clumsiness; irritability; depressive reactions;sleeplessness; smarting eyes; fever; weakness; lightheadedness; flushing of the face; nausea; vomiting; upset stomach; dizziness; weakness; dilated pupils;slurred speech; agitation; exaggerated sense of well being; confusion; disorientation;tremor; fainting; increased heartbeat or hiccups.
precautions
Before using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding ; if you are taking any prescription, nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement; if you have a history of substance abuse; if you have impaired kidney or liver function.
overdose
Call doctor or pharmacist immediately.
notes
This medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Use caution while driving or performing other tasks requiring alertness, coordination, or physical dexterity.
missed dosage
If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your doctor. If more than one dose is missed, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
storage
Store at controlled room temperature (59 to 86 degrees F). Keep in a tight, light-resistant container.
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