
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
Robaxin is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Robaxin depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
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 names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Methocarbamol at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.