Robaxin
Discomfort, Lockjaw, Chronic Pain + 9 more
Treatment
8 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Robaxin
Treatment for
Discomfort
What is Robaxin
Methocarbamol
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Methocarbamol is a medication used to treat muscle spasticity and the associated pain. It is available in both tablets and intramuscular injections and is used to provide relief from aches and pains caused by muscle and joint conditions. In the United States, methocarbamol is only available by prescription, while in Canada it can be purchased over-the-counter in a lower dose. In Canada, it can also be combined with acetaminophen or ibuprofen, or with acetylsalicylic acid and codeine with a prescription. Methocarbamol was approved by the FDA in 1957
Robaxin
is the brand name
Robaxin Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Robaxin
Methocarbamol
1959
395
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Methocarbamol, commonly known as Robaxin, is approved by the FDA for 8 uses including Musculoskeletal Disorders and Muscle Spasms .
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Muscle Spasms
Used to treat Muscle Spasms in combination with Acetaminophen
Pain
Used to treat moderate to severe pain in combination with Acetaminophen
Discomfort
Tetanus
Spasm
Used to treat Muscle Spasms in combination with Acetaminophen
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Lockjaw
Effectiveness
How Robaxin Affects Patients
Methacarbamol is a drug used to relax tense muscles, though how it works is not yet known. It has been shown to block certain nerve signals, reduce nerve transmission in the spine and brain, and lengthen the amount of time between muscle contractions. It does not act as a numbing agent when injected. In animal studies, it has also been seen to prevent seizures after electric shock.
How Robaxin works in the body
Methocarbamol works by blocking the nerve signals that cause muscles to contract, which helps to reduce pain and muscle spasms. It also helps to prolong the amount of time it takes for a muscle to reach its refractory period, meaning that it takes longer for the muscles to become overworked. Methocarbamol does not directly affect muscle fibers, motor end plates, or nerve fibers.
When to interrupt dosage
The measure of Robaxin is dependent upon the designated affliction, including Physical Therapy, Gouty Arthritis and Muscle Spasms. The magnitude of dosage fluctuates based on the mode of application (e.g. Tablet - Oral or Tablet) featured in the chart beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Physical Therapy
750.0 mg, , 500.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg
Oral, Tablet - Oral, , Tablet, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Kit, Injection - Parenteral, Parenteral, Kit - Oral
Lockjaw
750.0 mg, , 500.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg
Oral, Tablet - Oral, , Tablet, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Kit, Injection - Parenteral, Parenteral, Kit - Oral
Discomfort
750.0 mg, , 500.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg
Oral, Tablet - Oral, , Tablet, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Kit, Injection - Parenteral, Parenteral, Kit - Oral
Chronic Pain
750.0 mg, , 500.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg
Oral, Tablet - Oral, , Tablet, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Kit, Injection - Parenteral, Parenteral, Kit - Oral
Muscle Pain
750.0 mg, , 500.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg
Oral, Tablet - Oral, , Tablet, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Kit, Injection - Parenteral, Parenteral, Kit - Oral
Rheumatism
750.0 mg, , 500.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg
Oral, Tablet - Oral, , Tablet, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Kit, Injection - Parenteral, Parenteral, Kit - Oral
Arthritis, Gouty
750.0 mg, , 500.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg
Oral, Tablet - Oral, , Tablet, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Kit, Injection - Parenteral, Parenteral, Kit - Oral
Rest
750.0 mg, , 500.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg
Oral, Tablet - Oral, , Tablet, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Kit, Injection - Parenteral, Parenteral, Kit - Oral
Spasm
750.0 mg, , 500.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg
Oral, Tablet - Oral, , Tablet, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Kit, Injection - Parenteral, Parenteral, Kit - Oral
Musculoskeletal Diseases
750.0 mg, , 500.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg
Oral, Tablet - Oral, , Tablet, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Kit, Injection - Parenteral, Parenteral, Kit - Oral
Inflammation
750.0 mg, , 500.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg
Oral, Tablet - Oral, , Tablet, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Kit, Injection - Parenteral, Parenteral, Kit - Oral
Pain
750.0 mg, , 500.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg
Oral, Tablet - Oral, , Tablet, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Kit, Injection - Parenteral, Parenteral, Kit - Oral
Warnings
Robaxin has a single contraindication, so it should not be consumed when experiencing any of the circumstances listed in the below table.
Robaxin Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Methocarbamol may interact with Pulse Frequency
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Robaxin.
Common Robaxin Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Azelastine
Major
Methocarbamol may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Azelastine.
Ethanol
Major
Methocarbamol may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Ethanol.
Oliceridine
Major
The risk or severity of hypotension, sedation, death, somnolence, and respiratory depression can be increased when Methocarbamol is combined with Oliceridine.
Thalidomide
Major
Methocarbamol may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Thalidomide.
Daridorexant
Minor
The risk or severity of CNS depression can be increased when Methocarbamol is combined with Daridorexant.
Robaxin Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Taking too much methocarbamol can cause nausea, drowsiness, blurred vision, low blood pressure, seizures, and even coma. Medical treatment for overdose typically involves maintaining airway, monitoring vital signs, and giving fluids. The toxic dose for rats is 3576.2mg/kg. Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should exercise caution when taking this medication as it has not been studied for risks to fetuses or infants. There have also been no studies on the effects of methocarbamol on fertility, cancer, or mutation.
Robaxin Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Robaxin?
356 active studies are currently assessing the potential of Robaxin to provide relief from Gouty Arthritis, Rest and Musculoskeletal Diseases.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Physical Therapy
6 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Musculoskeletal Diseases
2 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3
Chronic Pain
130 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 2, Phase 3, Early Phase 1, Phase 1
Inflammation
0 Actively Recruiting
Lockjaw
0 Actively Recruiting
Rheumatism
0 Actively Recruiting
Rest
0 Actively Recruiting
Spasm
0 Actively Recruiting
Discomfort
0 Actively Recruiting
Arthritis, Gouty
0 Actively Recruiting
Pain
0 Actively Recruiting
Muscle Pain
3 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4, Not Applicable, Phase 2
Robaxin Reviews: What are patients saying about Robaxin?
5
Patient Review
12/4/2015
Robaxin for Muscle Spasm
5
Patient Review
4/2/2018
Robaxin for Muscle Spasm
4.3
Patient Review
1/7/2015
Robaxin for Muscle Spasm
2.7
Patient Review
11/2/2014
Robaxin for Muscle Spasm
2.3
Patient Review
11/16/2014
Robaxin for Muscle Spasm
2.3
Patient Review
7/28/2016
Robaxin for Muscle Spasm
2.3
Patient Review
10/27/2015
Robaxin for Muscle Spasm
2
Patient Review
3/17/2022
Robaxin for Muscle Spasm
2
Patient Review
4/4/2018
Robaxin for Muscle Spasm
1
Patient Review
9/1/2022
Robaxin for Muscle Spasm
Patient Q&A Section about robaxin
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is Robaxin a painkiller?
"Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms and pain. It works by helping to relax the muscles."
Answered by AI
Is Robaxin 500 mg a narcotic?
"Methocarbamol is not a narcotic, but rather a central nervous system depressant and muscle relaxant used to treat muscle spasms, tension, and pain. Its side effects, which can make it feel like a drug “high,” include drowsiness and dizziness."
Answered by AI
Is Robaxin the same as tramadol?
"Robaxin and Ultram are used to treat different kinds of pain. Robaxin is used to treat muscle pain, while Ultram is used to treat general pain. Both drugs work differently. Robaxin relaxes muscles, while Ultram reduces pain by affecting the brain."
Answered by AI