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Methocarbamol is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Methocarbamol depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Methocarbamol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Methocarbamol is used -
Mild
Is the use of Methocarbamol safe for pregnant women?
Methocarbamol may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Methocarbamol again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Methocarbamol safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Methocarbamol. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Methocarbamol on the Kidneys?
Methocarbamol may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Methocarbamol on the Liver?
Methocarbamol is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Methocarbamol on the Heart?
Using Methocarbamol does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Methocarbamol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Methocarbamol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Methocarbamol habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Methocarbamol.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Methocarbamol you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Methocarbamol only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Methocarbamol for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Methocarbamol
It is safe to take Methocarbamol with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Methocarbamol
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Methocarbamol with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Robaxin (methocarbamol injection)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 357
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 831-832