The usual dosage of Soma is 350 mg regardless of whether it is brand name or generic. The only difference between the two is the price as generic drugs are the same product as the brand name offered at a lower price. This is the only way many people can afford these products particularly those that have no medical or prescription insurance.
Soma comes in a round white table and is taken by mouth usually about 3 times per day depending on the severity of the condition in which it was prescribed for.
The primary active ingredient of Soma is carisprodol which originally is a white crystal like powder that has a mild odor and tastes bitter. Although this is not very soluble in water it is easily absorbed by alcohol, chloroform and acetone.
Soma 350 mg is generally used to treat such conditions as muscle sprains, spasms and strains although may be used for other conditions as thought necessary by your health care professional. A prescription is necessary to purchase this medication.
In most cases this medication is only used on a short term basis because there is a risk of addiction when used over longer periods of time. For this reason, Soma should not be used by anyone who has a history of drug dependency or addiction. Soma should also never be used by anyone under the age of 12.
Anyone who may possibly be prescribed Soma for any condition should inform their doctor if they have any kind of seizure disorder or liver or kidney diseases.
Soma is a muscle relaxer that control pain by blocking the pain signals between the nerves and the brain. It is most often used for conditions which affect the muscles and other conditions such as sports injuries and in some cases following certain surgeries.
It is important to report any side effects or allergic reactions you may encounter when using Soma to your doctor or other health care professional so that it may be determined if these pose a serious enough threat to discontinue use of this medication.