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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Since methocarbamol may possess a general CNS depressant effect, patients receiving methocarbamol tablets should be cautioned about combined effects with alcohol and other CNS depressants.
Safe use of methocarbamol has not been established with regard to possible adverse effects upon fetal development. There have been reports of fetal and congenital abnormalities following in utero exposure to methocarbamol. Therefore, methocarbamol tablets should not be used in women who are or may become pregnant and particularly during early pregnancy unless in the judgment of the physician the potential benefits outweigh the possible hazards (see PRECAUTIONS, Pregnancy).
Methocarbamol may impair mental and/or physical abilities required for performance of hazardous tasks, such as operating machinery or driving a motor vehicle. Patients should be cautioned about operating machinery, including automobiles, until they are reasonably certain that methocarbamol therapy does not adversely affect their ability to engage in such activities.
Methocarbamol may impair mental and/or physical abilities required for performance of hazardous tasks, such as operating machinery or driving a motor vehicle. Patients should be cautioned about operating machinery, including automobiles, until they are reasonably certain that methocarbamol therapy does not adversely affect their ability to engage in such activities.
Legal Issues
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FDA Safety Alerts
There are currently no FDA safety alerts available for this drug.
Manufacturer Warnings
There is currently no manufacturer warning information available for this drug.
FDA Labeling Changes
There are currently no FDA labeling changes available for this drug.
Uses
Methocarbamol is indicated as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions. The mode of action of methocarbamol has not been clearly identified, but may be related to its sedative properties.
Methocarbamol does not directly relax tense skeletal muscles in man.
History
There is currently no drug history available for this drug.
Other Information
Methocarbamol Tablets, USP, 500 mg and 750 mg, a carbamate derivative of guaifenesin, is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant with sedative and musculoskeletal relaxant properties.
The chemical name of methocarbamol is 3-(2-methoxyphenoxy)-1, 2-propanediol 1-carbamate and has the empirical formula C11H15NO5. Its molecular weight is 241.24.
The structural formula is shown below.
Methocarbamol is a white powder, sparingly soluble in water and chloroform, soluble in alcohol (only with heating) and propylene glycol, and insoluble in benzene and n-hexane.
Each tablet, for oral administration, contains either 500 mg or 750 mg of methocarbamol, USP. The inactive ingredients present are colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, povidone, pregelatinized corn starch, purified water, sodium starch glycolate, and stearic acid.
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Infants Tylenol Manufacturers
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Mcneil Consumer Healthcare Div. Mcneil-ppc, Inc
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Infants Tylenol | Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Methocarbamol, 500 mg — Adults: Initial dosage: 3 tablets q.i.d.
Maintenance dosage: 2 tablets q.i.d.Methocarbamol, 750 mg — Adults: Initial dosage: 2 tablets q.i.d.
Maintenance dosage: 1 tablet q.4h. or 2 tablets t.i.d.Six grams a day are recommended for the first 48 to 72 hours of treatment. (For severe conditions 8 grams a day may be administered). Thereafter, the dosage can usually be reduced to approximately 4 grams a day.
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Mcneil Consumer Healthcare Div. Mcneil-ppc, Inc
Infants Tylenol | Mcneil Consumer Healthcare Div. Mcneil-ppc, Inc
this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use. do not give more than directed (see overdose warning) shake well before using mL = milliliter find right dose on chart. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age. push air out of syringe. Insert syringe tip into bottle opening flip bottle upside down. Pull yellow part of syringe to correct dose dispense liquid slowly into child's mouth, toward inner cheek repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours replace cap tightly to maintain child resistance Dosing Chart Weight (lb) Age (yr) Dose (mL)* * or as directed by a doctor under 24 under 2 years ask a doctor 24-35 2-3 years 5 mLAttention: use only enclosed syringe specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
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