Brand: Robaxin, Robaxin-750
Generic: Methocarbamol (Oral Route)
Robaxin, Robaxin-750
Methocarbamol is a muscle relaxant. It is used in the treatment of discomfort caused by acute painful muscle or bone condition along with rest, physical therapy, or other measures.
It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain.
It is available in the form of tablet, only with your doctor’s prescription.
Before starting the treatment your doctor should be informed about condition such as,
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any food, preservatives, dyes, or had an allergic reaction when you used this drug before.
There are no adequate studies done which proves Methocarbamol’s harmful effects in children older than 16 years of age. It is not expected to cause different effects than adults. However, safety and efficacy have not been established in children younger than 16 years of age.
This medicine does not cause any different side effects or problem than it does in younger adults. However, it should be used with caution in patient who has kidney or liver diseases.
It is a category C drug. It may cause harm or abnormalities in an unborn baby. It is safe not to use it during pregnancy.
Methocarbamol is not known if it can pass into breastmilk or not. If you are using it while nursing, discuss the potential risks with your doctor.
Methocarbamol may interact with other drugs. Your doctor should be informed of any other medicines which you are taking. He may want to change the dosage or drug.
Some of them are listed below,
Several other conditions may reduce its effectiveness.
Use it exactly as your doctor directed. It comes with an instruction. Read and understand it carefully.
It is different for different patients. Dosage mentioned below is an average dose. You must follow your doctor’s command.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. If it almost a time for your next dose skips the miss dose and continue your daily schedule. Do not double the dose.
Store it at room temperature.
Keep it away from children.
Your doctor should check your daily progress at regular visits. He/she may want a blood or urine test to check for unwanted effects.
Methocarbamol may cause
These effects may be worse if you take it with food. Use Methocarbamol with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Avoid drinking alcohol or taking other medications that cause drowsiness such as
It will add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants.
Methocarbamol can change the color of your urine.
All medicines have some side effects. Some people may experience none or minor side effects.
More common are,
Symptoms of overdose are,
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur.
You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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