Pain O Soma 500 MG

Soma 500 Mg Overview

Pain o soma is a centrally-acting muscle relaxant that was approved by the FDA in 1959. This medication is used to treat short-term pain. It is the highest dose of soma pills available on the market, and the lowest dose is Soma 350mg.

This muscle relaxant is recommended with physical therapy and rest. 

Pain O Soma 500 Mg Formulation

It is an oral white pill and contains the active ingredient Carisoprodol. Other inactive ingredients present in this medication are aspirin, stearic acid, croscarmellose sodium, starch, povidone, magnesium stearate, and hypromellose. 

Uses And Benefits Of Soma 500 Mg

Soma 500 mg provides relief from severe to moderate pain conditions that affect the bones, ligaments, joints, muscles, and tendons. 

Off-label indications – 

• Soma 500 mg can provide relief from menstrual cramps
• It improves sleep quality accompanied by fibromyalgia. 

Benefits Of Pain O Soma 500 Mg Tablets

• The effects of Soma 500 mg last for a prolonged period of time.
• This medicine has anti-inflammatory properties. 
• Soma pills (500 mg) have lower chances of abuse and dependency. 
• They are affordable compared to other medications of the same class. 

Mechanism Of Action

Soma 500 mg works on the CNS (Central nervous system). The medication works by blocking the pain signals from the affected body part to the brain receptors. 

Dosage Regimen Of Pain O Soma 500 MG

This dosage of the soma pill should be taken only when the lower doses provide minimal benefits or are unresponsive.

The Soma dosage of 500 mg can be taken twice or three times a day. And between each dose, there should be a minimum gap of 4 -6 hours.  

This muscle relaxant should not be taken for more than 3 weeks. 

Proper Administration

• Swallow the whole medicine with water. 
• Chewing or cutting the medication is not recommended. 
• Follow your doctor’s instructions when taking the medication.
• Follow all the instructions written on the leaflet for the medication. 

Side Effects Of Soma 500 Mg

Common side effects of Soma 500 mg include an upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, and drowsiness. 

Serious side effects of this muscle relaxant include – urination complications, rashes, seizures, unconsciousness, shortness of breath, and chest pain. 

Drug Interactions With Soma 500 Mg

Pain o Soma 500 mg is known to interact with 348 medicines, of which 27 cause major interactions and 320 cause moderate interactions. 

The list below provides the names of a few drugs that should be avoided while taking the muscle relaxant. Although this is not the complete list of all the medications. 

• Alfentanil
• Codeine
• Ketamine
• Sodium oxybat
• Amyl nitrite
• Butabarbital
• Esketamine
• Buprenorphine
• Captopril
• Dezocine.
  

Storage And Disposal

• Store Pain O Soma 500 mg at controlled room temperature (20–25°C).
• Store the medicine in a closed container away from heat and moisture.
• Unneeded and expired Soma 500 mg should be disposed of through a medicine disposal site. 

Precautions And Warnings While Taking Pain o Soma 500 Mg

• Do not consume alcohol while taking the muscle relaxant because it can worsen the side effects of the drug. 
• Patients with liver or kidney disease should discuss their medical history with a doctor before taking Soma 500 mg.
• The use of carisoprodol is not recommended for people under the age of 16.
• People with substance use disorders or those prone to addiction should take this medication cautiously. 
• Do not take Soma 500 mg if you’re allergic to any of its ingredients.