Carisoprodol/Aspirin/Codeine (By Mouth)

Aspirin (AS-pir-in), Carisoprodol (kar-eye-soe-PROE-dole), Codeine (KOE-deen)

Treats muscle pain and stiffness. Belongs to a class of drugs called muscle relaxants.

Brand Name(s):

Soma Compound w/Codeine
There may be other brand names for this medicine.

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:

You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to carisoprodol, meprobamate, codeine, aspirin, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Motrin®, Advil®, Nuprin®, or Tolectin®. You should not use if you have bleeding disorders, porphyria, or active ulcers.

How to Use This Medicine:

Tablet

• Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.
• Take the tablets with food or milk.

If a dose is missed:

• Take your medicine as soon as you remember that you have missed your dose.
• If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
• You should not use two doses at one time.

How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:

• Keep this medicine in the original tightly closed container at room temperature and away from moisture and direct light.
• Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
• Keep all medicine away from children.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking MAO inhibitors, such as Marplan®, Parnate®, or Nardil®.
• Avoid drinking alcohol.
• Tell your doctor if you are taking blood thinners (such as Coumadin®) or methotrexate (for arthritis or psoriasis).
• Avoid drugs that can make you sleepy such as tranquilizers, sleeping pills, and cold or allergy medicines.

Warnings While Using This Medicine:

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
• Check with your doctor before taking if you have diabetes, liver, heart, or kidney problems, asthma, or seizures.
• Aspirin should not be given to children or teenagers with chickenpox or flu symptoms unless approved by your child's doctor.
• This medicine may be habit-forming and dangerous if taken in high doses.
• This medicine may cause drowsiness. If it does, be careful when driving a car or operating machinery.

Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine:

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Severe drowsiness
• Skin rash
• Blood in the stool
• Itching or swelling
• Ringing in the ears
• Slow heartbeat
• Hives, fainting, seizures, trouble breathing

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

• Dizziness, especially when standing up
• Constipation
• Nausea or vomiting
• Hiccups

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.