Paracetamol + Methocarbamol

Written By Dr. Syeda Aafia

Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma

Last updated 19 Oct 2022 | 06:41 AM (UTC)

Paracetamol + Methocarbamol Uses

Paracetamol+Methocarbamol is used for pain due to muscle spasm.

How Paracetamol + Methocarbamol works

Paracetamol + Methocarbamol is a combination of two medicines: Paracetamol and Methocarbamol, which relieves pain and relax the muscles. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever. Methocarbamol is a muscle relaxant. It works by acting on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve the muscle stiffness or spasm.

Want to Know More

Read Our Editorial Policy

Medicine brands for Paracetamol + Methocarbamol

Robinaxol

Khandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd

₹98 to ₹98

1 variant(s)

Talmin D

Unimarck Healthcare Ltd

Ultramark Healthcare Pvt Ltd

₹32 to ₹32

1 variant(s)

Rubitin

Dynamed Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Khandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd

Expert advice for Paracetamol + Methocarbamol

You have been prescribed Paracetamol + Methocarbamol to relieve pain due to muscle spasm.
It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Paracetamol + Methocarbamol as it may cause excessive drowsiness and increase the risk of liver damage.
Older adults may have increased drowsiness, confusion, and higher risk of falling while taking Paracetamol + Methocarbamol.
Do not take it with any other medicine containing acetaminophen (drugs for pain/fever or cough-and-cold) without asking your doctor first.