Methocarbamol

Information about Methocarbamol

Methocarbamol Uses

Methocarbamol is used for muscle relaxation. It relieves painful spasms of the skeletal muscles.

How Methocarbamol works

Methocarbamol is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centres 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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Expert advice for Methocarbamol

  • Methocarbamol 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.
  • Methocarbamol 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 Methocarbamol 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.

Frequently asked questions for Methocarbamol

Methocarbamol

Q. Is Methocarbamol an NSAID/Benzo/strong drug?

No, Methocarbamol does not belong to NSAID, or Benzodiazepine. It is a derivative of guaifenesin

Q. Is Methocarbamol 750 mg a narcotic/ habit forming?

No, Methocarbamol is neither a narcotic nor a habit forming drug

Q. Is Methocarbamol the same as methadone?

No, Methocarbamol is a derivative of guaifenesin while methadone is derivative of opium

Q. Can I take Methocarbamol for toothache/menstrual cramp/ headache/pain/tooth pain?

Methocarbamol is not prescribed for the treatment of toothache/menstrual cramp/ headache/pain/tooth pain

Q. Is Methocarbamol stronger than Flexeril?

No reports are available which confirm stronger activity of Methocarbamol compared with Flexeril.

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