Carisoprodol + Naproxen Generic 250 mg / 200 mg

💊 Active Ingredients:

• Carisoprodol 250 mg

• Naproxen 200 mg

📦 Presentation: Box with tablets (varies by brand)
🧠 Therapeutic Class:

• Muscle Relaxant (Carisoprodol)

• Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug – NSAID (Naproxen)
  🧭 Route of Administration: Oral

🎯 Indications:
Short-term treatment of acute musculoskeletal pain, including:

💢 Muscle strains or sprains
🤕 Soft tissue injuries
🔄 Muscle spasms or stiffness
🛏️ Postural or sedentary-related pain

⚙️ Mechanism of Action:
🧠 Carisoprodol: Interferes with neuronal communication in the spinal cord and brain (sedative + muscle relaxant effect)
🔥 Naproxen: Blocks prostaglandin synthesis to reduce inflammation, pain, and fever

💊 Typical Adult Dosage:

• 1 tablet every 8 hours
  ⏳ Treatment duration: maximum 5–7 days
  📆 Short-term use only

⚠️ Common Side Effects:
😴 Drowsiness
🤕 Dizziness or headache
💩 Nausea or stomach upset
🫁 Mild respiratory depression (rare)
💊 Risk of dependence (Carisoprodol)

🚫 Contraindications:
⛔ Allergy to NSAIDs or carisoprodol
⛔ Active gastric ulcers
⛔ Severe hepatic or renal impairment
⛔ Not recommended for children under 12

📋 Precautions:
⚠️ Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery
⚠️ Do not mix with alcohol or CNS depressants
⚠️ Use with caution in pregnancy and breastfeeding under medical supervision

Generic name naproxen 250 mg carisoprodol 200 mg. SOMALGESIC ® is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory analgesic with muscle relaxant action indicated in musculo-skeletal conditions, where coexistence of pain, inflammation, muscle spasm and limited mobility: injuries and strains, fractures, dislocations, sprains, lumbago, stiff neck, bursitis and muscle contractions. Carisoprodol is a centrally acting muscle relaxant that does not directly relaxes the tension of skeletal muscle in man. Its relaxing action seems to relate to its sedative properties. The onset of effect is rapid and lasts for 4 to 6 hours. Carisoprodol is metabolized in the liver and the products formed are excreted in the urine, the elimination half-life is 8 hours. Carisoprodol appears in breast milk. The naproxen is an NSAID with analgesic and antipyretic. It inhibits prostaglandin synthesis. It is rapidly and completely absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract. Plasma concentrations are reached within 2 to 4 hours. Its half-life is 13 hours. Binds over 99% to albumin. It removes 95% in the urine as naproxen or 6-0-desmethyl metabolite. It induces the formation of metabolizing enzymes.