Methocarbamol (By mouth)
meth-oh-KAR-ba-mol
Treats muscle pain and spasms.
Drug classes
Skeletal Muscle Relaxant, Centrally Acting (About this – PubMed Health)
Uses
Uses of This Medicine
Methocarbamol is used to relieve the discomfort caused by acute (short-term), painful muscle or bone conditions. However, this medicine does not take the place of rest, exercise, physical therapy, or other treatment that your doctor may recommend for your medical problem .
This medicine is available only with your doctor’s prescription .
Other uses (PubMed Health)
How To Use
Tablet
Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.
You should not use a larger dose or take more often than your doctor ordered.
If a dose is missed:
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember if it is in within one hour of your dose time. If it is more than one hour later, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:
Store methocarbamol at room temperature away from excess heat, moisture, and light.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking any medicine that can make you sleepy such as sleeping pills, sedatives, antidepressants, cold and allergy medicines, or pain.
When Not To Use
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to methocarbamol or to related medicine such as Norgesic® or Equanil®.
Warnings
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
Methocarbamol makes some people dizzy or drowsy. Be careful if driving a car or using machinery.
This medicine can make your urine turn brown, black, or green. This is not a cause for concern.
Possible side effects
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Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Trouble breathing
Slurred speech or severe drowsiness
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
Drowsiness or dizziness
Loss of appetite or metallic taste
Nasal congestion
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Brand names include
Robaxin, Robaxin-750
There may be other brand names for this medicine.