Robaxin
Developed to mitigate acute muscle spasms to support structural ease and alleviate localised physical tension.
- Category
- Pain & Anti-inflammatories
- Active ingredient
- Methocarbamol
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 500mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Robaxin, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Robaxin vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Robaxin details
- Conditions
- Acute Musculoskeletal Pain · Muscle Spasms
- Alternative names
- methocarbamol
- Therapeutic class
- Centrally Acting Skeletal Muscle Relaxant
- Pharmacological class
- Skeletal Muscle Relaxant
- Known off-label uses
- tetanus treatment support
- Contraindications
- renal impairment (for injectable form); comatose states; history of seizures
- Minor side effects
- somnolence; dizziness; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- lightheadedness; blurred vision; metallic taste
- Serious side effects
- anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Auxilium Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
- 30 minutes
- Duration
- 6–8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Alcohol; CNS Depressants; Pyridostigmine
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over twelve years and adults.
Patient summary
developed to mitigate acute muscle spasms to support structural ease and alleviate localised physical tension.
Mechanism of action
Causes general central nervous system depression, leading to skeletal muscle relaxation without direct motor endplate block.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Use if potential benefits justify risks. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Robaxin is the originator brand name, made by Auxilium Pharmaceuticals. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Auxilium Pharmaceuticals.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Methocarbamol is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.