Robaxin (Oral)

Methocarbamol is used to ease the pain from short-term muscle or bone conditions. However, this medicine does not replace the need for rest, exercise, physical therapy, or other treatments that your doctor may suggest for your medical issue.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

It is very important that your doctor checks your progress at regular visits to ensure that this medicine is working properly and to look for any unwanted effects.

Check with your doctor before using this medicine with alcohol or other medicines that affect the central nervous system (CNS). Using alcohol or other CNS-affecting medicines with risperidone may worsen side effects of this medicine, such as dizziness, poor concentration, drowsiness, unusual dreams, and trouble sleeping. Some examples of medicines that affect the CNS are antihistamines or medicines for allergies or colds, sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping medicines, medicines for depression, medicines for anxiety, prescription pain medicines or narcotics, medicines for attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, medicines for seizures or barbiturates, muscle relaxants, or anesthetics, including some dental anesthetics.

This medicine may cause some people to become dizzy or drowsy. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.

Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect the results of certain medical tests.

Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements.

In deciding to use a medicine, you and your doctor need to consider the risks of taking it versus the benefits it provides. Here are some important points to think about:

Allergies

Inform your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reactions to this medicine or any other medicines. Also, let your healthcare provider know about any other allergies you may have, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, carefully read the label or package ingredients.

Pediatric

There have not been proper studies on how methocarbamol affects children under 16 years old. Safety and effectiveness in this age group are not established.

Geriatric

Current studies have not found any specific problems in older adults that would limit the use of methocarbamol. However, older patients may be more sensitive to the effects of this medicine compared to younger adults.

Breast Feeding

Research in women suggests that this medication poses minimal risk to the infant when used during breastfeeding.

Interactions with Medicines

Some medicines should not be taken together at all, while in other cases, two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction could happen. If you are taking this medicine, it is especially important for your healthcare provider to know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected based on their potential importance and are not necessarily a complete list.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but it may be necessary in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may adjust the dose or how often you take one or both of the medicines.

• Alfentanil
• Alprazolam
• Amobarbital
• Aprobarbital
• Benzhydrocodone
• Bromazepam
• Buprenorphine
• Butabarbital
• Butalbital
• Butorphanol
• Calcium Oxybate
• Cannabidiol
• Cannabis
• Carisoprodol
• Cetirizine
• Chloral Hydrate
• Chlordiazepoxide
• Chlorzoxazone
• Clobazam
• Clonazepam
• Clorazepate
• Codeine
• Dantrolene
• Daridorexant
• Dexmedetomidine
• Diazepam
• Dihydrocodeine
• Doxylamine
• Esketamine
• Estazolam
• Ethchlorvynol
• Fentanyl
• Flibanserin
• Flunitrazepam
• Flurazepam
• Gabapentin
• Gabapentin Enacarbil
• Halazepam
• Hydrocodone
• Hydromorphone
• Ketamine
• Ketazolam
• Lacosamide
• Lemborexant
• Levocetirizine
• Levorphanol
• Lofexidine
• Lorazepam
• Lormetazepam
• Loxapine
• Magnesium Oxybate
• Medazepam
• Meperidine
• Mephenesin
• Mephobarbital
• Meprobamate
• Metaxalone
• Methadone
• Methohexital
• Metoclopramide
• Midazolam
• Morphine
• Morphine Sulfate Liposome
• Nalbuphine
• Nitrazepam
• Olanzapine
• Oxazepam
• Oxycodone
• Oxymorphone
• Pentazocine
• Pentobarbital
• Periciazine
• Phenobarbital
• Potassium Oxybate
• Prazepam
• Pregabalin
• Primidone
• Quazepam
• Remifentanil
• Remimazolam
• Ropeginterferon Alfa-2b-njft
• Scopolamine
• Secobarbital
• Sodium Oxybate
• Sufentanil
• Tapentadol
• Temazepam
• Thiopental
• Topiramate
• Tramadol
• Trazodone
• Triazolam
• Zolpidem
• Zuranolone

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Some medicines should not be used around the time of eating food or certain types of food due to potential interactions. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions. Discuss with your healthcare provider about using your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Other Medical Problems

Having other medical conditions may affect your use of this medicine. Be sure to inform your doctor if you have any other medical issues, especially:

• Kidney disease or
• Liver disease—Use with caution. The effects of this medicine may be stronger due to slower removal from the body.

• Myasthenia gravis—Use with caution. This condition may worsen.

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Not all of these side effects may occur, but if they do, they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Incidence not known

• Black, tarry stools
• changes in skin color
• chest pain or discomfort
• chills
• clay-colored stools
• cough
• dark urine
• diarrhea
• difficulty in swallowing
• dizziness
• fast heartbeat
• feeling of warmth
• fever
• headache
• joint or muscle pain
• large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
• lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
• loss of appetite
• loss of bladder control
• loss or problems with memory
• nausea
• numbness or tingling of face, hands, or feet
• pain, tenderness, or swelling of foot or leg
• painful or difficult urination
• puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
• redness and soreness of the eyes
• redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
• skin rash
• sleepiness
• slow or irregular heartbeat
• sore throat
• sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
• stomach pain
• sweating
• swollen glands
• tightness in the chest
• total body jerking
• unpleasant breath odor
• unusual bleeding or bruising
• unusual tiredness or weakness
• vomiting of blood
• yellow eyes or skin

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Symptoms of Overdose

• Loss of consciousness
• shaking or jerking of one area or side of the body

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome, or if you have any questions about them:

Incidence not known

• Belching
• double vision
• drowsiness
• feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
• heartburn
• indigestion
• mood or mental changes
• sensation of spinning
• stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
• trouble sleeping
• uncontrolled eye movements

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In the U.S.

• Robaxin
• Robaxin-750

Available Dosage Forms:

• Tablet

Therapeutic Class: Skeletal Muscle Relaxant, Centrally Acting

Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• For oral dosage form (tablets):For relaxing stiff muscles: Adults—At first, three tablets of 500 milligrams (mg) or two tablets of 750 mg (total dose of 1500 mg) four times a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

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