September 23, 2007 - 3:49pm
On September 17, 2007, the US Food and Drug Administration approved SOMA (carisoprodol) in 250 mg strength. According to the manufacturer, MedPointe Pharmaceuticals, SOMA 250 provides "...comparable efficacy to ...SOMA 350 mg with a more favorable tolerability, including less drowsiness."
Carisoprodol has a long history of safe use - the drug was first approved in April 1959 as brand name SOMA. Almost 50 years have elapsed; now there are many generics. Both SOMA and generics (350 mg) are often prescribed today for the short-term relief of acute muscle spasms or strain. SOMA 250 will provide healthcare professionals with another option for treatment of acute backache and other muscular pains.
For more information, please visit the SOMA 250 website.
Pill Identification - SOMA 250
Round white unscored tablet imprinted SOMA over 250 on one side. Reverse side is plain.
Pharmer.org Pill Identifier - Carisoprodol Imprints
