Methocarbamol
This shelf carries one methocarbamol product: Robaxin 500 mg tablets, the brand-name muscle relaxant used alongside rest and physical therapy to ease pain from strains, sprains and other acute muscle injuries.
Medicine containing Methocarbamol
Key points
- A centrally-acting skeletal muscle relaxant used to manage acute musculoskeletal pain and involuntary spasms.
- Works as an anti-spasmodic for muscle spasms, distinct from anti-spastic agents like baclofen that target upper motor neuron disorders.
- Listed in the Beers Criteria as a medication older adults should avoid, because it carries a higher injury risk than alternatives for the same condition.
How does Methocarbamol work?
The exact way methocarbamol eases muscle pain is not fully understood. What is known: it acts on the central nervous system rather than on the muscle itself. It does not change how a muscle contracts, nor does it block signals at the nerve-to-muscle junction. The practical effect is relief from acute musculoskeletal pain and muscle spasms, taken alongside rest and physical therapy as part of the Pain & Anti-inflammatories range.
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FAQ
Which methocarbamol products does Direct Meds sell?
On Direct Meds, methocarbamol comes as Robaxin. Compare their forms, strengths and packs.
What are the brand names for methocarbamol in South Africa?
In South Africa it is also sold as Mylospas. Names differ from country to country, so the active ingredient is the surest way to compare products.
How much does methocarbamol cost in South Africa?
Compare the price of each product, strength and pack above. Prices are set in US dollars and converted. Larger packs usually cost less per tablet.
Payment and prices →Is methocarbamol available over the counter in South Africa?
Yes, online. Direct Meds does not ask for a prescription to order methocarbamol. We are a broker, not a dispensing pharmacy. We arrange orders and delivery with our affiliated supplier on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Where can I buy methocarbamol in South Africa?
On Direct Meds: choose the product, strength and pack, then check out. Our affiliated supplier delivers across South Africa. Estimated delivery is 7 days with Express Delivery, which includes online tracking, or up to 3 weeks with Regular Delivery.
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