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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.
CONTENT DETAILS
Written By
Dr. Lipika Khurana
PGDHHM, BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Rajeev Sharma
MBA, MBBS
Last updated
20 Feb 2025 | 05:03 AM (UTC)
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Medicine brands for Methocarbamol
Robinax
₹27 to ₹118
Khandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd
2 variant(s)
Mecotha
₹103 to ₹103
Aastha Lifecure Science
1 variant(s)
Methomol
₹93 to ₹121
Grievers Remedies
2 variant(s)
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.
  • 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
No, Methocarbamol does not belong to NSAID, or Benzodiazepine. It is a derivative of guaifenesin
No, Methocarbamol is neither a narcotic nor a habit forming drug
No, Methocarbamol is a derivative of guaifenesin while methadone is derivative of opium
Methocarbamol is not prescribed for the treatment of toothache/menstrual cramp/ headache/pain/tooth pain
No reports are available which confirm stronger activity of Methocarbamol compared with Flexeril.