Methocarbamol
Tablets
Chemical Name: METHOCARBAMOL (meth-oh-KAR-ba-mole)
Common uses of
Methocarbamol
This medicine is a muscle relaxant used to
treat pain caused by muscle spasms.
Before using
Methocarbamol
Some medicines or medical conditions may
interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR
DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription
and over-the-counter medicine that you are
taking. Inform your doctor of any other
medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy,
or breast-feeding. Contact your doctor or
pharmacist if you have any questions or
concerns about using this medicine.
Methocarbamol
Directions
Take this medicine on an empty stomach. To
prevent stomach upset, this medicine may
be taken with food or immediately after a
meal. Do not take this drug with, or
immediately after, a high-fat or heavy
meal. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room
temperature, away from heat and light. IF
YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, take it
if it is within 1 hour of the missed dose.
If it is more than 1 hour since the missed
dose, skip it and go back to your regular
dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at
once.
Methocarbamol
Cautions
DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE or take
this medicine for longer than prescribed
without checking with your doctor. If your
pain or other symptoms do not improve or
if they become worse, check with your
doctor. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS
OR DIZZINESS. Using this medicine alone,
with other medicines, or with alcohol may
lessen your ability to drive or to perform
other potentially dangerous tasks. Ask
your doctor or pharmacist if you have
questions about which medicines cause
drowsiness. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY
NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or
over-the-counter, check with your doctor
or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON
BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your
doctor the benefits and risks of using
this medicine during pregnancy.
Possible side effects of
Methocarbamol
SIDE EFFECTS of Methocarbamol, that may go away during
treatment, include drowsiness, dizziness,
nausea, or headache. If they continue or
are bothersome, check with your doctor.
This medicine may cause your urine to
change color; this is harmless. If you
notice other effects not listed above,
contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Methocarbamol
Drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted
side effects or prevent a medicine from
doing its job. Use our drug interaction
checker to find out if your medicines
interact with each other.
Check drug interactions
If you take too much
Methocarbamol
If overdose is suspected, contact your
local poison control center or emergency
room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may
include nausea, vomiting, fast or
irregular heartbeat, unusual drowsiness or
dizziness, and loss of consciousness.
Additional
Methocarbamol
information
DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for
whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE
THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions.
KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of
children. |