METAXALONE vs TRANCOPAL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 1, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. METAXALONE and TRANCOPAL are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	METAXALONE	TRANCOPAL
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$11.97 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	METAXALONE	CHLORMEZANONE
Manufacturer	Lannett Co Inc	Sanofi Aventis US
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Muscle Relaxant	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 9 hours (terminal half-life 9.0 ± 4.8 hours after a 400 mg oral dose, fasted; ~8 hours at 800 mg)	—
Treats	Muscle Cramp, Muscle Rigidity, Muscle Spasticity	Anxiety Disorders, Muscle Spasticity

metaxalone trancopal

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$11.97 /30

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Type

Active ingredient

METAXALONE

CHLORMEZANONE

Manufacturer

Lannett Co Inc

Sanofi Aventis US

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

Muscle Relaxant

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 9 hours (terminal half-life 9.0 ± 4.8 hours after a 400 mg oral dose, fasted; ~8 hours at 800 mg)

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Treats

Muscle Cramp, Muscle Rigidity, Muscle Spasticity

Anxiety Disorders, Muscle Spasticity

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Metaxalone or Trancopal?

By our independent rating, Metaxalone scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Trancopal. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Metaxalone and Trancopal?

Metaxalone contains Metaxalone, while Trancopal contains Chlormezanone — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.