Flexeril
Cyclobenzaprine 15mg tablets, used in the management of muscle spasm. A skeletal muscle relaxant acting at the brainstem rather than on the muscle.
- Category
- Pain Management
- Active ingredient
- Cyclobenzaprine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 15mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Flexeril on your behalf.
- Condition
- Muscle Spasm
- Therapeutic class
- Skeletal Muscle Relaxant
- Pharmacological class
- Tricyclic Compound
- Minor side effects
- drowsiness; dizziness; dry mouth
- Moderate side effects
- fatigue; constipation; blurred vision
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- McNeil
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at controlled room temperature, away from moisture and direct light.
- Drug interactions
- Alcohol; Monoamine oxidase inhibitors; CNS depressants
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to cyclobenzaprine; concurrent use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors; hyperthyroidism; arrhythmia
Precautions and warnings
may impair ability to drive or operate machinery; use with caution in elderly patients
Serious side effects
serotonin syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Cyclobenzaprine 15mg tablets, used in the management of muscle spasm. A skeletal muscle relaxant acting at the brainstem rather than on the muscle.
Mechanism of action
Flexeril acts on the central nervous system at the level of the brainstem to reduce somatic motor activity, effectively relieving muscle spasms without interfering with muscle function.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if clearly needed. Breastfeeding: Caution advised; consult your healthcare provider.
Flexeril is a recognised brand of cyclobenzaprine, a medicine used for the short-term relief of muscle spasm. Available as a 15mg tablet, this product from McNeil acts on the central nervous system to help relax muscles and ease associated discomfort.
Buying Flexeril online
Generic cyclobenzaprine, much of it made in India, is far more affordable than the original brand.
What you will receive
Flexeril is the originator brand name, made by McNeil. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with McNeil and do not ship the original Flexeril.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Cyclobenzaprine) 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.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.