Generic Skelaxin refers to the generic version of the prescription muscle relaxant medication Metaxalone. Skelaxin is the brand name under which Metaxalone is marketed. The generic version contains the same active ingredient as the brand-name drug but is typically less expensive because it is not marketed under a brand name. Generic medications must meet the same quality, safety, and efficacy standards as their brand-name counterparts and are approved by regulatory authorities such as the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) in the United States.

Generic Skelaxin  (metaxalone) is a skeletal muscle relaxant that is used to treat symptoms of skeletal muscular disorders such as pain or damage. It is believed to function by inhibiting nerve impulses (or pain feelings) in the brain. Skelaxin is prescribed in combination with rest and physical therapy.