Treats muscle pain and spasms.Belongs to a class of drugs called muscle relaxants
Brand Names:
Robaxin-750, Robaxin
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to methocarbamol or to related medicine such as Norgesic® or Equanil®
Uses:
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.
Storage:
Store methocarbamol at room temperature away from excess heat, moisture, and light.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
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.
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.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
