Soma Compound w/Codeine (Oral)

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Soma Compound w/Codeine (Oral) Drug and Prescription Information

Soma Compound w/Codeine (Oral)

Soma Compound w/Codeine (Oral) Medication Classification

CARISOPRODOL/ASPIRIN/CODEINE (By mouth)

Soma Compound w/Codeine (Oral) Brandname

Soma Compound w/Codeine

Soma Compound w/Codeine (Oral) is used for the Treatment

Aspirin (AS-pir-in), Carisoprodol (kar-eye-soe-PROE-dole), Codeine (KOE-deen) Treats muscle pain and stiffness. Belongs to a class of drugs called muscle relaxants.

When To Not Use Soma Compound w/Codeine (Oral)

You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to carisoprodol, meprobamate, codeine, aspirin, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Motrin®, Advil®, Nuprin®, or Tolectin®. You should not use if you have bleeding disorders, porphyria, or active ulcers.

How Should You Use Soma Compound w/Codeine (Oral)

Tablet

• Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.
• Take the tablets with food or milk.
If a dose is missed:
• Take your medicine as soon as you remember that you have missed your dose.
• If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
• You should not use two doses at one time.

Proper Soma Compound w/Codeine (Oral) Storage

Store Soma Compound w/Codeine (Oral) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Soma Compound w/Codeine (Oral) and all medications out of the reach of children.

What To Avoid While Using Soma Compound w/Codeine (Oral)

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking MAO inhibitors, such as Marplan®, Parnate®, or Nardil®.
• Avoid drinking alcohol.
• Tell your doctor if you are taking blood thinners (such as Coumadin®) or methotrexate (for arthritis or psoriasis).
• Avoid drugs that can make you sleepy such as tranquilizers, sleeping pills, and cold or allergy medicines.

Soma Compound w/Codeine (Oral) Warnings

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
• Check with your doctor before taking if you have diabetes, liver, heart, or kidney problems, asthma, or seizures.
• Aspirin should not be given to children or teenagers with chickenpox or flu symptoms unless approved by your child's doctor.
• This medicine may be habit-forming and dangerous if taken in high doses.
• This medicine may cause drowsiness. If it does, be careful when driving a car or operating machinery.

Soma Compound w/Codeine (Oral) Side Effects

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Severe drowsiness
• Skin rash
• Blood in the stool
• Itching or swelling
• Ringing in the ears
• Slow heartbeat
• Hives, fainting, seizures, trouble breathing
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
• Dizziness, especially when standing up
• Constipation
• Nausea or vomiting
• Hiccups