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Brand Name(s): Robaxin
Generic Name Methocarbamol Oral

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What are methocarbamol tablets?
METHOCARBAMOL (Robaxin®) is a muscle relaxant. It helps to relieve pain and stiffness in muscles and can treat muscle spasms. Generic methocarbamol tablets are available.

What should my health care professional know before I take methocarbamol?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
•an unusual or allergic reaction to methocarbamol, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
•pregnant or trying to get pregnant
•breast-feeding

How should I take this medicine?
Take methocarbamol tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the tablets with a drink of water. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.

Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only the next dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

What drug(s) may interact with methocarbamol?
Because methocarbamol can cause drowsiness, other medicines that also cause drowsiness may increase this effect of methocarbamol. Ask your prescriber or health care professional about other medicines that may increase the effect of methocarbamol.

Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

What side effects may I notice from taking methocarbamol?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
•constipation
•dark urine
•itchy eyes or stuffy nose
•lightheadedness, fainting spells
•seizures (convulsions)
•skin itching or rash
•slow heartbeat
•vomiting

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
•blurred vision
•drowsiness, dizziness
•flushing
•headache
•metallic taste
•nausea
•nervousness or confusion

What should I watch for while taking methocarbamol?
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how methocarbamol affects you. To reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells, do not sit or stand up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. Alcohol can make you more drowsy; avoid alcoholic drinks.

Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.

Store below 40 degrees C (104 degrees F). Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

 

 

 
       

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