You should not use this medication if you are allergic to methocarbamol.
Before using methocarbamol, tell your doctor if you have myasthenia gravis.
You may need to reduce your dose after the first 2 or 3 days of treatment. Follow your doctor's instructions regarding the number of tablets you take each day.
Methocarbamol may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of this medicine.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use methocarbamol if you are allergic to it.
To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
kidney disease;
a seizure; or
myasthenia gravis.
Methocarbamol may harm an unborn baby. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant.
It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
Methocarbamol is not approved for use by anyone younger than 16 years old unless to treat tetanus.
How should I use methocarbamol?
Take methocarbamol exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Methocarbamol is only part of a complete treatment program that may also include rest, physical therapy, or other pain relief measures.
Methocarbamol oral is taken by mouth. You may need to reduce your dose after the first 2 or 3 days of treatment. Carefully follow your doctor's dosing instructions.
Methocarbamol injection is injected into a muscle or given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
The injection is usually given as a single dose before you start taking the oral form.
Tell your caregivers if you feel any burning, pain, or swelling around the IV needle when methocarbamol is injected.
This medicine can affect the results of certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using this medicine.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
