Cyclobenzaprine 10 mg Tablets — Generic For Flexeril — TEVA

Medication Summary

Medication Summary: This section summarizes DailyMed drug label information to make the label easier to understand. It is not a substitute for the official label, pharmacist counseling, prescriber instructions, or medical advice.

Overview

Cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride tablets are a prescription medicine used along with rest and physical therapy for short-term relief of muscle spasm from acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions. The label says it helps improve muscle spasm, pain, tenderness, limited motion, and trouble with daily activities.

This medicine is meant for short periods only, up to two or three weeks, because longer use has not been shown to be effective for these conditions. It is not found effective for spasticity from cerebral or spinal cord disease, and it has not been established in children under 15 years of age.

Common side effects reported in studies include drowsiness, dry mouth, fatigue, headache, dizziness, constipation, nausea, and a decreased sense of mental acuity. The label also warns about serious reactions such as serotonin syndrome, especially when used with certain other medicines.

Storage Information

protect against the rare but potentially critical manifestations described above, obtain an ECG and immediately initiate cardiac monitoring. Protect the patient’s airway, establish an intravenous line and initiate gastric decontamination. Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Key Counseling Points

• Take this medicine only as directed by your prescriber.
• It is intended for short-term use, generally up to 2 or 3 weeks.
• Drowsiness may occur; be careful when driving or using machinery.
• Alcohol and other CNS depressants may increase drowsiness and other effects.
• Dry mouth is a common side effect.
• Tell your healthcare provider about all medicines you take, especially SSRIs, SNRIs, tricyclic antidepressants, tramadol, bupropion, meperidine, verapamil, or MAO inhibitors.
• Seek medical care right away if you develop symptoms of serotonin syndrome such as confusion, agitation, hallucinations, fever, sweating, fast heartbeat, tremor, muscle rigidity, clonus, or diarrhea.
• Use caution if you have liver problems, and older adults may be more sensitive to side effects.
• Report suspected adverse reactions to your healthcare provider or the FDA MedWatch program.

Helpful Patient Education

Cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride tablets are a prescription muscle relaxant used as an adjunct to rest and physical therapy for short-term relief of muscle spasm associated with acute painful musculoskeletal conditions. The label describes improvement in muscle spasm along with related pain, tenderness, limited motion, and restriction in daily activities.

This educational product information also notes important safety considerations, including drowsiness, dry mouth, and the risk of serotonin syndrome when used with certain other medicines. Cyclobenzaprine is not recommended for prolonged use beyond 2 to 3 weeks, and the label advises caution in older adults and in people with hepatic impairment.

Medication Summary last generated: 2026-07-17 02:59:55