Methocarbamol
Methocarbamol is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Methocarbamol; Generic name: METHOCARBAMOL; Drug class: Muscle Relaxant [EPC].
| Brand name | Methocarbamol |
|---|---|
| Generic name | METHOCARBAMOL |
| Drug class | Muscle Relaxant [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | ASCLEMED USA INC. |
| Used for | INDICATIONS AND USAGE Methocarbamol is indicated as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions. The mode of action of methocarbamol has not been clearly identified, but may be related to its sedative properties. Methocarbamol does not directly relax tense skeletal muscles in man. |
| Dosage | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Methocarbamol, 500 mg — Adults: Initial dosage: 3 tablets q.i.d. Maintenance dosage: 2 tablets q.i.d. Six grams a day are recommended for the first 48 to 72 hours of treatment. (For severe conditions 8 grams a day may be administered). Thereafter, the dosage can usually be reduced to approximately 4 grams a day. |
| Warnings | WARNINGS Since methocarbamol may possess a general CNS depressant effect, patients receiving methocarbamol tablets should be cautioned about combined effects with alcohol and other CNS depressants. Safe use of methocarbamol has not been established with regard to possible adverse effects upon fetal development. There have been reports of fetal and congenital abnormalities following in utero exposure to methocarbamol. Therefore, methocarbamol tablets should not be used in women who are or may bec |
| Active ingredient(s) | METHOCARBAMOL |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=077fa923-bee0-4b34-a52d-6f870bcb4828 |