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Soma Compound with Codeine

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Soma Compound with Codeine Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

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Soma Compound with Codeine (carisoprodol, aspirin, and codeine phosphate tablets) is indicated for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions in adults. Soma Compound with Codeine should only be used for short periods (up to two or three weeks) because adequate evidence of effectiveness for more prolonged use has not been established and because acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions are generally of short duration (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION).

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Soma Compound with Codeine Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using aspirin, carisoprodol, and codeine and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

  • weak or shallow breathing;
  • loss of balance or coordination, loss of feeling in your arms or legs;
  • feeling irritable, agitated, or confused;
  • tremors, seizure (convulsions);
  • vision loss, ringing in your ears;
  • runny nose, wheezing, ...

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