Generic name:methocarbamol [ meth-oh-KAR-ba-mal ]
Drug class:Skeletal muscle relaxants
What is Robaxin?
Robaxin is a muscle relaxer. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain.
Robaxin is used together with rest and physical therapy to treat skeletal muscle conditions such as pain or injury.
Robaxin injection is sometimes used in the treatment of tetanus, (lockjaw) which causes painful tightening of the muscles.
Robaxin tablets are discontinued.
Warnings
You should not use Robaxin if you are allergic to methocarbamol.
Before using Robaxin, tell your doctor if you have myasthenia gravis.
You may need to reduce your dose after the first 2 or 3 days of treatment.
Robaxin may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of this medicine.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Robaxin if you are allergic to methocarbamol.
To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
kidney disease;
a seizure; or
Methocarbamol may harm an unborn baby. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant.
It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
Robaxin is not approved for use by anyone younger than 16 years old unless to treat tetanus.
How should I use Robaxin?
Take Robaxin exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medi...
