FDA label
What is Soma used for?
Soma contains carisoprodol. The FDA-approved uses below are quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label says: “SOMA is indicated for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions in adults.”
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Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Viatris Specialty LLC (NDA011792). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
SOMA is indicated for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions in adults.
Limitation of Use
SOMA should only be used for short periods (up to two or three weeks) because adequate evidence of effectiveness for more prolonged use has not been established and because acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions are generally of short duration.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 6297cf20-830a-11dc-94c8-0002a5d5c51b, version 20, effective August 29, 2025. NDC 0037-2001, one of 2 listings for this product.
Questions
What is Soma used for?
The FDA label says: “SOMA is indicated for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions in adults.”
What drug class is Soma?
FDA lists carisoprodol in the Muscle Relaxant established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.
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- NDC 0037-2001Soma NDC record
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