Drug NameRobaxin (Methocarbamol)
Drug UsesRobaxin is used for relieving muscle pain and discomfort caused by sprains and strains. It is used in combination with rest and physical therapy.
How TakenUse Robaxin as directed by your doctor.
- Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
- Take Robaxin with a full glass of water.
- Robaxin can be taken with or without food.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Robaxin.
Drug Class and MechanismRobaxin is a skeletal muscle relaxant. The precise way it works is unknown, but it is thought to depress the central nervous system. It has no direct effect on the muscle.
Missed DoseIf you miss a dose of Robaxin, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Storage Store Robaxin at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep Robaxin out of the reach of children and away from pets.
Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:
Robaxin is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.