Information for Healthcare Professionals


Information for Healthcare Professionals

Treating Acute, Painful Musculoskeletal Conditions With SKELAXIN® 800mg (metaxalone) Tablets TID/QID1

SKELAXIN® is fast-acting and has been shown to significantly improve muscle spasm and mobility with minimal sedation.7

  • Onset of action within 1 hour, with peak plasma levels reached in as early as 2 hours11
  • Improvement often occurs within 48 hours11
  • No interference with the motor activity used to maintain posture and balance, and no loss of muscle tone6
  • 800mg TID/QID Tablets help ensure an effective course of therapy1

Find out more about the efficacy of SKELAXIN®

SKELAXIN® is non-narcotic and nonaddicting

SKELAXIN® has no risk of dependence and no withdrawal symptoms, and provides prompt relief with minimal sedation.1,6,12

  • Low incidence of side effects and drowsiness—96% did not report drowsiness (n=115) vs 99% on placebo (n=113)1

Find out more about the safety and side effects of SKELAXIN®