Doctors' Answers to "Frequently Asked Questions" - Soma


These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT be used as recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments. An individual patient is always advised to consult their own physician.

Soma Compound [posted 8/13/98]
Question: My doctor has prescribed it to me for lower back pain. Is the pink side the Carisoprodol and the white side the aspirin?

Answer: Actually they are orange/white. I've always assumed that the white is ASA due to the pill labeling (the orange is labeled SOMA), but I'm not absolutely sure - check with the company Wallace Labs: 609-655-6000.

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Question: Please give me information on soma comp with codeine 16 mg tablets.

Answer: Soma comp with codeine 16 mg is short hand for Soma Compound With Codeine. This is a combination of carisoprodol, aspirin, codeine phosphate(this is the 16 mg part). Carisoprodol is a centrally acting muscle relaxant. It is combined in this pill with aspirin and codeine to give maximum pain and inflammation relief along with muscle relaxation. Drowsiness would be the most common side effect with this drug.

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Question: What is Soma Compound for?

Answer: Soma is a muscle relaxant used for muscle spasm and cramps.

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