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About Robinax 500mg Tablet

METHOCARBAMOL belongs to the group of medicines called 'muscle relaxant' used to reduce and relieve the muscle spasms due to pain and injury. Besides this, it also treats tetanus conditions (lockjaw) which are characterized by painful tightening muscles. Muscle spasm is the sudden painful and involuntary contractions of the muscle, which occurs when the nerve impulses that control the muscle movements are damaged or interrupted. Tetanus is a nervous system disorder leading to painful muscle contraction, mainly affecting jaw and neck muscles. 

Uses of Robinax 500mg Tablet

Musculoskeletal pain, Tetanus

Medicinal Benefits of Robinax 500mg Tablet

METHOCARBAMOL contains Methocarbamol is a skeletal muscle relaxant that works by stopping pain signals (nerve impulses) to the brain, thereby relieving muscle stiffness or muscle spasm along with pain and injury. METHOCARBAMOL used to treat painful muscle spasms associated with short-term muscle disorders, like spasms in the lower back, injuries, sprains and strains. METHOCARBAMOL is more effective with rest and physical therapy to treat muscle conditions such as pain and injury. Additionally, METHOCARBAMOL also used for relief from tetanus (lockjaw) which causes painful tightening of the muscles. 

Directions for Use

METHOCARBAMOL is available in the form of tablets and injetion. Tablets: Take METHOCARBAMOL with or without food. Do not chew, or break the tablet, swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Injection: METHOCARBAMOL will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer METHOCARBAMOL. Based on your medical condition, your doctor will decide how long you need to take METHOCARBAMOL.

Side Effects of Robinax 500mg Tablet

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Lightheadedness
• Dry mouth
• Fever
• Chills
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea
• Flu symptoms
• Confusion
• Blurred vision
• Flushing (redness, warmth, or tingly feeling)
  • Drowsiness

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take METHOCARBAMOL if you are allergic to methocarbamol or any of its contents. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using METHOCARBAMOL. Your doctor will prescribe METHOCARBAMOL only if the benefits outweigh the risks. METHOCARBAMOL should not be given to children as safety have not been established. Inform your doctor before taking METHOCARBAMOL if you have kidney or liver problems, myasthenia gravis (muscles weakness) and seizures (fits). Do not take METHOCARBAMOL with other drugs like antidepressants that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can cause dangerous side effects or death. Inform your doctor that you are taking METHOCARBAMOL if you are experiencing any operation which requires a general anaesthetic. METHOCARBAMOL may cause drowsiness and sleepiness, so it is advised not to drive a car or operate machinery. Avoid consuming alcohol along with METHOCARBAMOL as it could lead to increased drowsiness and sleepiness. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side-effects.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

 METHOCARBAMOL may interact with antiepileptics (carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, lamotrigine, topiramate, zonisamide) appetite suppressants (orlistat), anticholinergic (benztropine, clidinium, cyclopentolate, dicyclomine), an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor  (pyridostigmine bromide), antianxiety (alprazolam, chlordiazepoxide, clonazepam, lorazepam, diazepam), antidepressants (amitriptyline, amoxapine, clomipramine, imipramine, nortriptyline).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

 METHOCARBAMOL may have interactions with liver disease, kidney dysfunction, seizures (fits), have ever suffered any brain damage or coma, muscle weakness (a disease called myasthenia gravis) and autonomic dysreflexia (spinal cord injury).

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

• Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking METHOCARBAMOL as it may increase drowsiness.

PREGNANCY

• METHOCARBAMOL is a pregnancy category C drug. Avoid taking METHOCARBAMOL if you are pregnant unless prescribed by a doctor. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

BREAST FEEDING

• METHOCARBAMOL is not used in breastfeeding mothers. However, consult your doctor before taking METHOCARBAMOL, your doctor will decide whether METHOCARBAMOL can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

DRIVING

• METHOCARBAMOL causes sleepiness and drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.

LIVER

• Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with severe liver problem as it contains paracetamol. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.q

KIDNEY

• Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.