Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Soma
  2. Vanadom

Descriptions


Carisoprodol is used to relax certain muscles in your body and relieve the discomfort caused by acute (short-term), painful muscle or bone conditions. However, this medicine does not take the place of rest, exercise, physical therapy, or other treatments that your doctor may recommend for your medical condition.

Carisoprodol is a skeletal muscle relaxant. It acts on the central nervous system (CNS) to relax muscles.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Tablet