Generic Name - Methocarbamol
Category - Skeletal muscle relaxant
Indications
Acute Painful muscle discomfort
Generic Robaxin is indicated to relieve acute, painful muscle discomforts, like those caused by sprains, strains or other muscle injuries. Methocarbamol (Generic Robaxin) is a muscle relaxant with sedative properties and is used in combination with rest and physical therapy. Generic Robaxin works by relaxing muscles in your body and relieves the stiffness, pain and discomfort caused to your muscles.
Generic for Robaxin Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Robaxin is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Robaxin should not be taken by patients who have any of the following ailment conditions.
Kidney disease
Liver disease
Porphyria
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Robaxin. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
Baclofen
Barbiturate medicines
Disulfiram
Dronabinol, THC
Entacapone
Isoniazid, INH
Kava kava
Medicinesfor hay fever and other allergies
Medicines for mental depression, anxiety or psychotic disturbances
Medicines to treat sleeping problems
Discount medicines for pain
Simvastatin
Tolcapone
Valerian
Generic for Robaxin Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericRobaxin
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Robaxin for muscle spasms is 3 tablets taken 4 times a day. The usual long-term dose is 2 tablets taken 4 times a day.
Generic for Robaxin Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Robaxin side Effects include constipation, dark urine, itchy eyes or stuffy nose, lightheadedness, fainting spells, seizures (convulsions) and skin itching or rash.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Robaxin.
Generic for Robaxin and Pregnancy
Studies do not indicate whether generic Robaxin is likely to cause any harm to the growing fetus. Do consult your doctor before using Generic Robaxin if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Generic for Robaxin and Breastfeeding
It is not known whether Generic Robaxin passes into the breast milk, do talk to your doctor and seek medical advice.
Generic for Robaxin and Pediatric
Generic Robaxin have been used in children. They have not been reported to cause different side effects or problems in children than they do in adults. However, do consult your doctor and seek medical opinion.
Generic for Robaxin and Geriatric
In the absence of any specific information about the use of skeletal muscle relaxants in the elderly, it is best to consult your doctor before using Generic Robaxin in geriatric patients.
Note
The above information about Generic Robaxin serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy. |
