Description:

•  An oral prescription medication formulated to relax muscles and reduce muscle stiffness or pain from spasms.

Prescription: 

• Strictly Prescription-Only (Rx). It requires medical supervision due to its effects on the central nervous system.

Therapeutic Category: 

• Muscle relaxant (Centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant). 

Active Ingredients/Composition:

•  Each tablet contains Methocarbamol 750mg. It works by slowing down nerve signals in the brain and spinal cord to allow muscles to relax.

Vitamins: 

• None. It is a single-entity pharmaceutical drug with no vitamins.

Minerals: 

• None. It does not contain structural dietary minerals. 

Usage & Forms:

Variant: 

• 750mg film-coated tablets. Another common strength is 500mg.

Consume Type: 

• Oral use only (swallowed with a drink). 
• Directions/Usage:
  • Take exactly as directed by your doctor.
  • Standard adult dosing often begins with 2 tablets taken 4 times a day for the first 48 to 72 hours.
  • The maintenance dose is usually reduced to 1 tablet every 4 hours, or 2 tablets 3 times daily.
  • Swallow the tablet whole with a little water. It can be taken with or without food.
  • Elderly patients may require a much lower dose. Do not give this medicine to children. 

Safety & Storage:

Common Side Effects: 

• Drowsiness, dizziness, light-headedness, headache, nausea, upset stomach, blurred vision, and mild confusion.

Package Type: 

• Cardboard box containing 100 tablets, usually organized in blister strips. 

Storage Advice:

•  Store at room temperature (between 15°C to 30°C) in a dry place. Keep the tablets in their original packaging to protect them from moisture and light. Keep out of reach of children.
• Safety Advice:
  • Do not drive or operate heavy machinery while using this drug because it can cause severe drowsiness.
  • Never mix this medicine with alcohol, sleeping pills, or other anxiety drugs, as this can slow down breathing to dangerous levels.
  • Use with extreme caution if you have a history of kidney disease, liver disease, or seizures.
  • It is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless explicitly authorized by a doctor. 

Manufacturer/Marketer:

•  Manufactured and marketed under license by the international pharmaceutical company Almirall

Country of Origin:

•  Primarily manufactured in Spain (where Almirall is headquartered) or the United Kingdom, depending on regional supply chains.