Mecotha Tablet

Methocarbamol (500mg)

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Mecotha Tablet is used for muscle relaxation. It relieves painful spasms of the skeletal muscles. It provides relief from rigidity, tension, and stiffness in muscles (spasticity) that may occur due to various conditions affecting the nervous system.

Written By Dr. Sakshi Jain, MS, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 22 May 2026 | 06:22 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Methocarbamol (500mg)

Marketer

Aastha Lifecure Science

Storage

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Product introduction

Mecotha Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food. Take it regularly for maximum benefits. Do not stop taking it suddenly without discussing it with your doctor.

Common side effects of this medicine include drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, or blurred vision. If you experience any of these side effects that do not go away or get worse, let your doctor know. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine as it may cause harmful effects to the developing baby.

Uses of Mecotha Tablet

Muscle relaxation

Benefits of Mecotha Tablet

Muscle relaxation
Mecotha Tablet is a muscle relaxant that is used to relieve rigidity, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect skeletal muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for such symptoms. It effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement. Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Side effects of Mecotha Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Mecotha

Lightheadedness

How to use Mecotha Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Mecotha Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Mecotha Tablet works

Mecotha Tablet is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm without reduction in strength. This improves pain and movement of muscles.

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Quick tips

Mecotha Tablet provides relief from rigidity, tension and stiffness in muscles (spasticity) that may occur due to various conditions affecting the nervous system.
Take it with or after food or a glass of milk.
Mecotha Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Mecotha Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor if you've been on it for a long time.
Mecotha Tablet provides relief from rigidity, tension and stiffness in muscles (spasticity) that may occur due to various conditions affecting the nervous system.
Take it with or after food or a glass of milk.
Mecotha Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Mecotha Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor if you've been on it for a long time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Mecotha Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Mecotha Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Mecotha Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving

UNSAFE

Mecotha Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Mecotha Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Mecotha Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Frequently asked questions

What is Mecotha Tablet used for?

Mecotha Tablet is used to relax muscles and relieve painful muscle spasms. It helps reduce stiffness, tension, and rigidity in the muscles, which can occur due to conditions affecting the nervous system.

What serious side effects of Mecotha Tablet should I watch for?

Serious side effects of Mecotha Tablet may include fainting, very slow heartbeat, severe dizziness, seizures, yellowing of the skin or eyes, trouble breathing, or signs of a severe allergy such as swelling of the face, lips, or throat. If you experience any of these symptoms, seek immediate medical attention.

Can Mecotha Tablet affect my thinking or alertness?

Yes. Mecotha Tablet can cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, or confusion. Avoid tasks that need full alertness until you know how this medicine affects you, and be careful with other medicines that make you sleepy.

Is Mecotha Tablet safe if I have liver or kidney problems?

People with liver or kidney problems may not clear Mecotha Tablet from their body as effectively. If you have liver disease or severe kidney disease (such as being on dialysis), your doctor may adjust your dose and monitor you more closely during treatment.

Does Mecotha Tablet change lab test results?

Mecotha Tablet can interfere with certain urine tests, such as screening tests for VMA or 5‑HIAA, leading to color changes or inaccurate results. Tell your lab and doctor that you are taking methocarbamol before testing.

Who should not take Mecotha Tablet?

Individuals should not take Mecotha Tablet if they are allergic to methocarbamol or any ingredient in the medicine, or if they are in a state of central nervous system depression (coma or pre‑coma), or have brain damage, myasthenia gravis, or a history of epilepsy.

Is Mecotha Tablet suitable for children or older adults?

Mecotha Tablet is not recommended for children under 12 years, and older adults may need lower doses because half the usual maximum daily dose may be enough for a therapeutic response in the elderly.

What should I watch during Mecotha Tablet if I am prone to low blood pressure or heart rate changes?

Mecotha Tablet may sometimes cause low blood pressure, warm flushing of the skin, fainting, or a slow heartbeat. Contact your doctor if you feel dizzy, faint, or notice your heartbeat is slower than usual.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Anisoles

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Centrally Acting Skeletal Muscle Relaxants

References

Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 885-86.
Methocarbamol. Milwaukee, WI: Schwarz Pharma, Inc.; 2003 . [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Name: Aastha Lifecure Science
Address: 1391, Deyadi Ni Pole, Astodia Rangati Bazar, Astodia, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 380018, India

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Country of origin: India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Mecotha Tablet

Benefits of Mecotha Tablet

Side effects of Mecotha Tablet

How to use Mecotha Tablet

How Mecotha Tablet works

All substitutes for Mecotha Tablet

Robinax 500mg Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

What is Mecotha Tablet used for?

What serious side effects of Mecotha Tablet should I watch for?

Can Mecotha Tablet affect my thinking or alertness?

Is Mecotha Tablet safe if I have liver or kidney problems?

Does Mecotha Tablet change lab test results?

Who should not take Mecotha Tablet?

Is Mecotha Tablet suitable for children or older adults?

What should I watch during Mecotha Tablet if I am prone to low blood pressure or heart rate changes?

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Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

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