Drug Uses:
Robaxin (Methocarbamol) 500 mg is used for relieving muscle pain and discomfort caused by sprains and strains.
Robaxin (Methocarbamol) 500 mg is used in combination with rest and physical therapy.
How Taken:
Use Robaxin (Methocarbamol) 500 mg as directed by your doctor.
* Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
* Take Robaxin (Methocarbamol) 500 mg with a full glass of water.
* Robaxin (Methocarbamol) 500 mg 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 Mechanism:
* Robaxin (Methocarbamol) 500 mg 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 Dose:
* If you miss a dose of Robaxin (Methocarbamol) 500 mg, 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 of Robaxin (Methocarbamol) 500 mg at once.
Storage:
* Store Robaxin (Methocarbamol) 500 mg at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C).
* Store away from heat, moisture, and light.
* Keep Robaxin (Methocarbamol) 500 mg out of the reach of children and away from pets. |