Soma Compound with Codeine (Carisoprodol, Aspirin, and Codeine Phosphate Tablets) Patient Information: Missed a Dose and What Should I Avoid at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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For what conditions are pain medications used?

Virtually any disease as well as most injuries and surgical procedures involve some degree of pain. It's not surprising, then, that pain medications, also known as analgesics, are among the most commonly used drugs in the U.S. Pain can range from minor, acute complaints, such as a muscle sprain, to chronic, severe pain, such as that sometimes experienced by cancer patients. Some drugs used for other conditions also are effective at relieving certain types of pain. These drugs include certain drugs used for depression, epilepsy, and anxiety.

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Pain medications can be broadly classified into two categories: prescription and nonprescription. In the latter category are several mild anti-inflammatory drugs (ibuprofen, naproxen), as well as acetaminophen. These are mainly meant for use with short-term, acute pain -- menstrual cramps,...

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Soma Compound with Codeine Patient Information including If I Miss a Dose

What happens if I miss a dose (Soma Compound with Codeine)?

Since aspirin, carisoprodol, and codeine is sometimes taken only when needed for pain, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are taking the medication regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose (Soma Compound with Codeine)?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. An overdose of this medication can be fatal.

Overdose symptoms may include rapid breathing, sweating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, thirst, extreme weakness or dizziness, headache, stiff or limp muscles, confusion, hallucinations, blurred vision, ringing in your ears, muffled hearing, seizure (convulsions), cold or clammy skin, feeling like you might pass out, and weak or shallow breathing.

What should I avoid while taking aspirin, carisoprodol, and codeine (Soma Compound with Codeine)?

Do not use any other over-the-counter pain or cold medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. Aspirin is contained in many medicines available over the counter. If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much aspirin. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains aspirin.

Avoid using antacids without your doctor's advice. Use only the specific type of antacid your doctor recommends. Antacids contain different medicines and some types can make it harder for your body to absorb aspirin, carisoprodol, and codeine.

Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medication. Dangerous side effects or death can occur when alcohol is combined with a narcotic pain medicine. Alcohol may also increase your risk of stomach bleeding while taking aspirin.

This medication can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.

What other drugs will affect aspirin, carisoprodol, and codeine (Soma Compound with Codeine)?

Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you regularly use other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold or allergy medicine, sedatives, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression, or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by aspirin, carisoprodol, and codeine.

Many drugs can interact with aspirin, carisoprodol, and codeine. Below is just a partial list. Tell your doctor if you are using:

fluvoxamine (Luvox);
meprobamate (Equanil, Miltown);
methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall);
omeprazole (Prilosec);
rifampin (Rifater, Rifadin, Rifamate);
St. John's wort;
blood thinners or medication to prevent blood clots;
diabetes medications you take by mouth;
a diuretic (water pill);
gout medication;
a heart or blood pressure medication;
an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren), indomethacin (Indocin), and others;
seizure medicine such as carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Tegretol), fosphenytoin (Cerebyx), phenytoin (Dilantin);
steroids such as prednisone, fluticasone (Advair), mometasone (Asmanex, Nasonex), dexamethasone (Decadron, Hexadrol) and others; or
urinary medications such as ammonium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, K-Phos, K-Lyte, Urocit-K, Bicitra, Oracit, Citrolith, Polycitra.

This list is not complete and there are many other drugs that can interact with aspirin, carisoprodol, and codeine. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about aspirin, carisoprodol, and codeine.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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