Get your patient on Methocarbamol - Methocarbamol tablet, Coated (Methocarbamol)

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.

Methocarbamol, 500 mg — Adults:
Initial dosage: 3 tablets 4 times daily.
Maintenance dosage: 2 tablets 4 times daily

Methocarbamol, 750 mg — Adults:
Initial dosage: 2 tablets 4 times daily.
Maintenance dosage: 1 tablet 4 times daily or 2 tablets 3 times daily

Methocarbamol, 1000 mg — Adults:
Initial dosage: 1 ½ tablets 4 times daily.
Maintenance dosage: 1 tablets 4 times daily

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.

Methocarbamol is contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to methocarbamol or to any of the tablet components.

Adverse reactions reported coincident with the administration of methocarbamol include:

Body as a whole: Anaphylactic reaction, angioneurotic edema, fever, headache

Cardiovascular system: Bradycardia, flushing, hypotension, syncope, thrombophlebitis

Digestive system: Dyspepsia, jaundice (including cholestatic jaundice), nausea and vomiting

Hemic and lymphatic system: Leukopenia

Immune system: Hypersensitivity reactions

Nervous system: Amnesia, confusion, diplopia, dizziness or lightheadedness, drowsiness, insomnia, mild muscular incoordination, nystagmus, sedation, seizures (including grand mal), vertigo

Skin and special senses: Blurred vision, conjunctivitis, nasal congestion, metallic taste, pruritus, rash, urticaria

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact AustarPharma LLC at 1-844-375-5410 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch

See WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS for interaction with CNS drugs and alcohol.

Methocarbamol may inhibit the effect of pyridostigmine bromide. Therefore, methocarbamol should be used with caution in patients with myasthenia gravis receiving anticholinesterase agents.

Methocarbamol Tablets USP, 500 mg, 750 mg, and 1000 mg, a carbamate derivative of gualfenesin, is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant with sedative and musculoskeletal relaxant properties.

The chemical name of methocarbamol is a 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.

Methocarbamol Tablet, 500 mg is available as an orange, film coated, round concave tablet containing 500 mg of methocarbamol, USP for oral administration. The inactive ingredients present are microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, FD&C Yellow 6 aluminum lake, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol, triacetin, titanium dioxide.

Methocarbamol Tablet, 750 mg is available as a yellow, film coated, modified capsule shaped tablet containing 750 mg of methocarbamol, USP for oral administration. The inactive ingredients present are microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, iron oxide yellow, iron oxide red, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol, triacetin, titanium dioxide.

Methocarbamol tablet, 1000 mg is available as an orange, film coated, oblong-shaped tablet containing 1000 mg of methocarbamol, USP for oral administration. The inactive ingredients present in methocarbamol tablets 1000 mg are same as those present in methocarbamol tablets 500 mg.

The mechanism of action of methocarbamol in humans has not been established, but may be due to general central nervous system (CNS) depression. It has no direct action on the contractile mechanism of striated muscle, the motor end plate or the nerve fiber.

Methocarbamol Tablets USP, 500 mg — Orange, film coated, round concave tablets with one side debossed 'AP212', the other side bisected. They are supplied as follows:

Bottles of 100, NDC 35561-212-12

Bottles of 500, NDC 35561-212-13

Methocarbamol Tablets USP, 750 mg — Yellow, film coated, modified capsule shaped tablets; one side debossed 'AP211' and other side blank. They are supplied as follows:

Bottles of 100, NDC 35561-211-1

Bottles of 500, NDC 35561-211-13

Methocarbamol Tablets USP, 1000 mg — Orange, film coated, oblong-shaped tablets; one side debossed 'AP349' and other side biscted. They are supplied as follows:

Bottles of 100, NDC 35561-349-12

Bottles of 500, NDC 35561-349-13

Store at controlled room temperature, between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).

Dispense in tight container.

LBL136
REV050622
revised: May 2022

Manufactured by:
AustarPharma, LLC

18 Mayfield Ave
Edison, NJ 08837, USA