Generic name: methocarbamol (oral/injection) [ meth-oh-KAR-ba-mal ]
Brand names: Carbacot, Robaxin, Skelex, Robaxin-750
Drug class:Skeletal muscle relaxants
What is methocarbamol?
Methocarbamol is a muscle relaxer. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain.
Methocarbamol is used together with rest and physical therapy to treat skeletal muscle conditions such as pain or injury.
Methocarbamol injection is sometimes used in the treatment of tetanus, (lockjaw) which causes painful tightening of the muscles.
Warnings
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to methocarbamol.
Before using methocarbamol, tell your doctor if you have myasthenia gravis.
You may need to reduce your dose after the first 2 or 3 days of treatment. Follow your doctor's instructions regarding the number of tablets you take each day.
Methocarbamol 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 methocarbamol if you are allergic to it.
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.
Methocarbamol is not approved for use by anyone younger than 16 years ...
