Robinax 500mg Tablet
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Robinax 500mg 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.
Robinax 500mg 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 Robinax Tablet
- Muscle relaxation
Benefits of Robinax Tablet
In Muscle relaxation
Robinax 500mg 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 Robinax 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 Robinax
- Lightheadedness
How to use Robinax 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. Robinax 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
How Robinax Tablet works
Robinax 500mg 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Robinax 500mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Robinax 500mg 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Robinax 500mg Tablet may be safe to use during breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Driving
UNSAFE
Robinax 500mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Robinax 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
Robinax 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
What if you forget to take Robinax Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Robinax 500mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Robinax 500mg 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.
- Robinax 500mg 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 Robinax 500mg 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.
- Robinax 500mg 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.
- Robinax 500mg 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 Robinax 500mg 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Anisoles
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Centrally Acting Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Robinax 500mg Tablet
Once A Day
67%
Four Times A *
17%
Thrice A Day
17%
*Four Times A Day
What are you using Robinax Tablet for?
Muscle relaxa*
100%
*Muscle relaxation
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
52%
Poor
24%
Average
24%
What were the side-effects while using Robinax 500mg Tablet?
Dizziness
40%
Sleepiness
30%
No Side Effec*
10%
Upset stomach
10%
Dryness in mo*
10%
*No Side Effect, Dryness in mouth
How do you take Robinax Tablet?
With food
60%
Empty stomach
40%
Please rate Robinax 500mg Tablet on price
Average
58%
Expensive
42%
FAQs
What is Robinax 500mg Tablet used for?
Robinax 500mg 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 Robinax 500mg Tablet should I watch for?
Serious side effects of Robinax 500mg 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 Robinax 500mg Tablet affect my thinking or alertness?
Yes. Robinax 500mg 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 Robinax 500mg Tablet safe if I have liver or kidney problems?
People with liver or kidney problems may not clear Robinax 500mg 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 Robinax 500mg Tablet change lab test results?
Robinax 500mg 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 Robinax 500mg Tablet?
Individuals should not take Robinax 500mg 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 Robinax 500mg Tablet suitable for children or older adults?
Robinax 500mg 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 Robinax 500mg Tablet if I am prone to low blood pressure or heart rate changes?
Robinax 500mg 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.
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- 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:
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