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AMRIX ... the first and only once-a-day
treatment for muscle spasm
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AMRIX® (Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules) is the first and only once-a-day muscle relaxer. And with AMRIX, studies show that few patients stopped treatment because of feeling sleepy.1

Muscle relaxers are often prescribed for the short-term treatment of muscle spasm, a painful tightening of a muscle or a group of muscles. The most widely used muscle relaxer in the U.S. is cyclobenzaprine.2 Although it has a proven history of providing relief, cyclobenzaprine has only been limited to a short-acting tablet which is taken 3 times a day.

It's time for a different approach ... once-daily AMRIX

Once-daily AMRIX is the first and only once-a-day muscle relaxer. AMRIX offers the proven experience of cyclobenzaprine in a unique extended-release capsule formula. This extended-release capsule provides relief of muscle spasm with a single daily dose. Studies show AMRIX was well tolerated and few patients stopped treatment because of feeling sleepy.

Ask your doctor if AMRIX may be right for you.

AMRIX® (Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules) is a prescription medicine to be used along with rest and physical therapy to help control muscle spasm associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions. AMRIX should only be taken for short periods (up to two or three weeks). It should be taken at about the same time each day.

Certain medicines may cause serious or potentially life-threatening consequences when taken in combination with AMRIX, so tell your doctor if you are taking any medicines.

You should not use AMRIX if you:

  • Are sensitive to any of its ingredients
  • Are taking certain antidepressants, such as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
  • Are 65 years old or older
  • Have liver problems
  • Have certain types of heart problems
  • Have an overactive thyroid

Before taking AMRIX, talk to your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including any history of heart problems, urinary problems, or glaucoma.

AMRIX may affect your ability to perform certain hazardous tasks, such as operating machinery or driving a motor vehicle, especially when used with alcohol or other sedatives.

Side effects of AMRIX may include dry mouth, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, upset stomach, constipation, and drowsiness. Click here for full Prescribing Information.

AMRIX is distributed by Cephalon and produced with Eurand Diffucaps® technology. For more information about AMRIX, please call Cephalon at 1-800-896-5855.

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