Methocarbamol

Drug Status in USA : Approved
Drug Status in Canada : Approved

pronunciation

pronounced as (meth oh kar' ba mole)

Why is this medication prescribed?

Methocarbamol 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. Methocarbamol is in a class of medications called muscle relaxants. It works by slowing activity in the nervous system to allow the body to relax


How should this medicine be used?

Methocarbamol comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It usually is taken four times a day at first, then it may be changed to three to six times a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take methocarbamol exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.


What are the precautions to be followed?

Before taking methocarbamol,
  • tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to methocarbamol, any other medications or any of the ingredients in methocarbamol tablets. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for a list of the ingredients.
  • tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: medications for seizures, depression, colds, or coughs; sedatives; and tranquilizers.
  • tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking methocarbamol, call your doctor.
  • talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of taking methocarbamol if you are 65 years of age or older. Older adults should not usually take methocarbamol because it is not as safe or as effective as other medications that can be used to treat the same condition.
  • you should know that this medication may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how methocarbamol affects you.
  • talk to your doctor about the safe use of alcohol during your treatment with this medication. Alcohol can make the side effects of methocarbamol worse.

What are possible side effects of this medication ?

Methocarbamol may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
  • drowsiness
  • dizziness
  • upset stomach
  • blurred vision
  • fever
  • black, blue, or green discoloration of urine
If you experience either of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
  • rash
  • itching

Methocarbamol may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while you are taking this medication.


How to store the medication and dispose it of after its use later?

Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.


Drug Category/Class

  • Muscle Relaxants, Central
  • Musculo-Skeletal System
  • Muscle Relaxants, Centrally Acting Agents
  • Muscle Relaxants
  • Carbamic Acid Esters
  • Carbamic acid esters
Prescribed For use as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of discomforts associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal co...
Weight :241.2405
Structure Methocarbamol
Generic Drug Methocarbamol prescribed For use as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of discomforts associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal co...
Formula

C11H15NO5

Methocarbamol has 3 Brands listed


Esmet (1000 mg)Robinax (1000 mg)
Robinax (500 mg)

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