Carisoprodol and Aspirin

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Carisoprodol and Aspirin Tablets, USP

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.

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.

Brand Name: Carisoprodol and Aspirin
Generic Name: Carisoprodol and Aspirin

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