Skelaxin
Skelaxin contains metaxalone in a tablet for muscle spasm and musculoskeletal pain. One strength and several pack sizes are supplied. Each option lists its price per tablet.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400mg | 30 tablets | US$68.40 | US$2.28 |
| 400mg | 60 tablets | US$109.20 | US$1.82 |
| 400mg | 90 tablets | US$153.00 | US$1.70 |
- Category
- Pain Management
- Active ingredient
- Metaxalone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 400mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Skelaxin on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Muscle Spasm · Musculoskeletal Pain
- Therapeutic class
- Muscle Relaxant
- Pharmacological class
- Skeletal Muscle Relaxant
- Minor side effects
- drowsiness; dizziness; nausea; headache
- Moderate side effects
- nervousness; irritability
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store in a tightly closed container at controlled room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- alcohol; central nervous system depressants
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children under 12 years of age.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to metaxalone; severe hepatic impairment; severe renal impairment; history of drug-induced anaemia
Precautions and warnings
may cause drowsiness; use with caution in elderly patients; monitor liver function parameters
Serious side effects
leukopenia, requires immediate medical attention; haemolytic anaemia, requires immediate medical attention; anaphylactoid reaction, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Metaxalone 400mg tablets, used for muscle spasm and musculoskeletal pain. A skeletal muscle relaxant that acts as a central nervous system depressant.
Mechanism of action
Metaxalone acts as a central nervous system depressant, although its exact mechanism of action remains incompletely understood. It is believed to exert its effects through generalized central nervous system depression rather than direct skeletal muscle relaxation, helping to relieve pain associated with acute musculoskeletal conditions.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Adequate data is not available; use only if clearly indicated. Breastfeeding: Avoid use during breastfeeding unless advised by a physician.
Skelaxin is a 400mg tablet containing metaxalone. It is used for muscle spasm and musculoskeletal pain. The originator company is Pfizer.
Metaxalone acts as a central nervous system depressant. It is believed to work through general central nervous system depression rather than direct skeletal muscle relaxation. Onset is usually 1–2 hours, and effects last 4–6 hours. Drowsiness can occur, and alcohol or other central nervous system depressants may increase this. Serious side effects include leukopenia, haemolytic anaemia and anaphylactoid reactions, which require immediate medical attention. It should not be used in people with hypersensitivity to metaxalone, severe hepatic or renal impairment, or a history of drug-induced anaemia. It is not recommended for children under 12 years of age. Use in pregnancy only if clearly indicated, and avoid during breastfeeding unless advised by a physician.
Ordering Skelaxin from Malaysia
Pharmacy partners in India ship to Malaysia in discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week, Standard Airmail up to 3 weeks. Prices show in ringgit by default. Skelaxin comes as a 400mg tablet; choose the pack size that suits your needs. See Pain Management for related options.
FAQ
What conditions does Skelaxin treat?
Skelaxin contains metaxalone and is taken for muscle spasms and musculoskeletal pain. Metaxalone acts as a central nervous system depressant, although its exact mechanism of action remains incompletely understood.
How is Skelaxin priced?
Skelaxin comes in a 400mg strength, in packs of 30 to 90 tablets. You'll see the price per tablet for each option above, in ringgit by default or another currency you choose. Bigger packs work out cheaper per tablet. Pay with Bitcoin or Ethereum and you get an extra 10% off.
How soon does Skelaxin start working?
Metaxalone usually kicks in within 1 to 2 hours, and the effect tends to last around 4 to 6 hours. Everyone is a little different.
Does Skelaxin have side effects?
Yes, it can. The ones people notice most with metaxalone are drowsiness, dizziness, nausea and headache. Some people also get nervousness and irritability. Rarer but serious: leukopenia, haemolytic anaemia and anaphylactoid reaction. These need urgent medical help.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Skelaxin?
Alcohol can interact with metaxalone, so ask a doctor or pharmacist before drinking while you're on Skelaxin. It can also interact with central nervous system depressants.
Is the Skelaxin here the brand version?
No. Skelaxin is the original brand from Pfizer; we use the name so you can tell which medicine it is. What we send is a generic with the same active ingredient (metaxalone) at the same dose, usually a well-known Indian branded generic. Which brand you get depends on stock.
Can I order Skelaxin online without a prescription?
Online, yes. MayChemist doesn't ask for a prescription to order Skelaxin. We're an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy: we place your order and arrange the delivery for you.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I order Skelaxin for delivery to Malaysia?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners send it from India to Malaysia in plain, discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week; Standard Airmail can take up to 3 weeks.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Skelaxin is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Pfizer and do not ship the original Skelaxin.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Metaxalone) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- Inactive ingredients, tablet appearance and packaging can differ from the original brand; the active ingredient and dose are the same.