Robaxin
Methocarbamol tablets for acute muscle pain and spasms. They calm the central nervous system, not the muscle itself.
- Category
- Pain & Anti-inflammatories
- Active ingredient
- Methocarbamol
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 500mg
This listing uses Robaxin as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
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
Methocarbamol tablets for acute muscle pain and spasms. They calm the central nervous system, not the muscle itself.
Mechanism of action
Causes general central nervous system depression, leading to skeletal muscle relaxation without direct motor endplate block.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if potential benefits justify risks. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Robaxin is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Methocarbamol, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
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