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CARISOPRODOL AND ASPIRIN
(carisoprodol and aspirin) Tablet

DRUG DESCRIPTION

This is a combination product containing Carisoprodol, a centrally-acting muscle relaxant, plus aspirin, an analgesic with antipyretic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is available as a two layered, white and light lavender round tablet for oral administration. Chemically, Carisoprodol is N-isopropyl-2-methyl-2-propyl-1, 3-propanediol dicarbamate. Its empirical formula is C₁₂H₂₄N₂O₄, with a molecular weight of 260.33. The structural formula is:

Carisoprodol Structural Formula Illustration

Chemically, aspirin is benzoic acid, 2-(acetyloxy)-. Its empirical formula is C₉H₈O₄ with a molecular weight of 180.16. The structural formula is:

Each tablet for oral administration contains Carisoprodol 200 mg and Aspirin 325 mg.

Each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, D&C Red #30, FD&C Blue #1, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, starch, stearic acid and other ingredients.

Last reviewed on RxList: 5/28/2009
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.