DEA schedule
Is metaxalone a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for metaxalone from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Metaxalone is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and metaxalone is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 63 prescription listings from 35 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | metaxalone is not on the list |
Metaxalone NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74157-018 | Metaxalone | tablet | 640 mg/1 | INA Pharmaceutics Inc | None |
| 0115-1745 | Metaxalone | tablet | 400 mg/1 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York LLC | None |
| 0276-0508 | Metaxalone | tablet | 400 mg/1 | Misemer Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 50228-474 | Metaxalone | tablet | 400 mg/1 | ScieGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 69097-998 | Metaxalone | tablet | 400 mg/1 | CIPLA USA INC. | None |
| 85622-950 | Metaxalone | tablet | 400 mg/1 | Blue Heron Pharmaceuticals, LLC | None |
| 87450-101 | Metaxalone | tablet | 400 mg/1 | Highmark Pharma LLC | None |
| 0527-1435 | Metaxalone | tablet | 800 mg/1 | Lannett Company, Inc. | None |
| 0591-2341 | Metaxalone | tablet | 800 mg/1 | Actavis Pharma, Inc. | None |
| 0904-6831 | Metaxalone | tablet | 800 mg/1 | Major Pharmaceuticals | None |
| 42291-985 | Metaxalone | tablet | 800 mg/1 | AvKARE | None |
| 42291-985 | Metaxalone | tablet | 800 mg/1 | AvKARE | None |
| 50090-3650 | Metaxalone | tablet | 800 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 50090-3670 | Metaxalone | tablet | 800 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 50228-323 | Metaxalone | tablet | 800 mg/1 | ScieGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 50268-530 | Metaxalone | tablet | 800 mg/1 | AvPAK | None |
| 51655-171 | Metaxalone | tablet | 800 mg/1 | Northwind Health Company, LLC | None |
| 51655-792 | Metaxalone | tablet | 800 mg/1 | Northwind Health Company, LLC | None |
| 53746-553 | Metaxalone | tablet | 800 mg/1 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York LLC | None |
| 55111-650 | Metaxalone | tablet | 800 mg/1 | Dr. Reddys Laboratories Limited | None |
| 55700-494 | Metaxalone | tablet | 800 mg/1 | Quality Care Products, LLC | None |
| 60687-663 | Metaxalone | tablet | 800 mg/1 | American Health Packaging | None |
| 60760-093 | Metaxalone | tablet | 800 mg/1 | St. Mary's Medical Park Pharmacy | None |
| 60760-289 | Metaxalone | tablet | 800 mg/1 | St. Mary's Medical Park Pharmacy | None |
| 61919-832 | METAXALONE | tablet | 800 mg/1 | DIRECT RX | None |
| 61919-832 | Metaxalone | tablet | 800 mg/1 | Direct_Rx | None |
| 61919-832 | METAXALONE | tablet | 800 mg/1 | DIRECT RX | None |
| 61919-832 | Metaxalone | tablet | 800 mg/1 | Direct_Rx | None |
| 63187-490 | Metaxalone | tablet | 800 mg/1 | Proficient Rx LP | None |
| 63629-2097 | Metaxalone | tablet | 800 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | None |
| 63629-8014 | Metaxalone | tablet | 800 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | None |
| 65162-553 | Metaxalone | tablet | 800 mg/1 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | None |
| 67296-2349 | Metaxalone | tablet | 800 mg/1 | Redpharm Drug | None |
| 68001-485 | Metaxalone | tablet | 800 mg/1 | BluePoint Laboratories | None |
| 68788-4168 | Metaxalone | tablet | 800 mg/1 | Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 68788-7675 | Metaxalone | tablet | 800 mg/1 | Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 68788-8678 | Metaxalone | tablet | 800 mg/1 | Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 69306-100 | Metaxalone | tablet | 800 mg/1 | Doc Rx | None |
| 69306-311 | Metaxalone | tablet | 800 mg/1 | Doc Rx | None |
| 70518-0771 | Metaxalone | tablet | 800 mg/1 | REMEDYREPACK INC. | None |
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Questions
Is metaxalone a controlled substance?
No. Metaxalone is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and metaxalone is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is metaxalone a narcotic?
No. Metaxalone is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Muscle Relaxant.
Does this page cover state schedules?
No. This page reports the federal schedule only. Some states schedule drugs on their own; check your state board of pharmacy.