This medication is a muscle relaxant, for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions. It blocks pain sensations between the nerves and the brain.
Carisoprodol is used with rest, physical therapy, and other measures to relax muscles and relieve pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and other muscle injuries. Carisoprodol is in a class of medications called skeletal muscle relaxants.