Methocarbamol
Methocarbamol (Robaxin) is a muscle relaxant used for acute musculoskeletal pain and muscle spasms. This page lists the one methocarbamol formulation available in the catalogue.
Key points
- Methocarbamol acts on the central nervous system to reduce the nerve signals that cause muscle tension and spasm.
- The originator is Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, and the brand Robaxin appears as a single 500mg tablet in this catalogue.
What Methocarbamol is used for
Methocarbamol is listed for acute musculoskeletal pain and muscle spasms. The only formulation in this catalogue is Robaxin, a solid oral tablet of methocarbamol from Auxilium Pharmaceuticals. The Pain & Anti-inflammatories category provides further context for this type of treatment.
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