What is Robaxin-750: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Robaxin-750 overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Robaxin, Robaxin-750

Generic Names:

  • Methocarbamol

Uses:

  • Treats muscle pain and spasms.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Skeletal Muscle Relaxant, Centrally Acting

Forms:

  • Tablet

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What is Robaxin-750 used for?

Methocarbamol is a medication used to treat muscle spasms. Methocarbamol belongs to a group of medications called central muscle relaxants. Methocarbamol works by blocking the sensation of pain sent to your brain. Methocarbamol is a generic medication also sold under the trade name Robaxin. In the United States, Robaxin is marketed by Actient Pharmaceuticals. For the treatment of muscle spasm, the use of methocarbamol is fairly common.

What form(s) does Robaxin-750 come in

  • Tablet

What are common Robaxin-750 doses?

  • Tablet 750MG

Common Robaxin-750 prescriptions

  • Robaxin-750
    20 tablets bottle

  • Robaxin-750
    40 tablets bottle

  • Robaxin-750
    750mg tablet

How to take Robaxin-750

  • Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

  • Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

What to do if you miss a dose of Robaxin-750

  • Take the missed dose as soon as you remember if it is in within one hour of your dose time. If it is more than one hour later, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.

  • You should not use two doses at the same time.

Robaxin-750 contraindications

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to methocarbamol.

Robaxin-750 warnings

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or myasthenia gravis.

  • This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

  • Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

  • Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Robaxin-750 interactions

  • Some medicines can affect how methocarbamol works. Tell your doctor if you are using pyridostigmine.

  • Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.

  • Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol.

Robaxin-750 side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

  • Slow heartbeat

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Blurred vision, redness, pain, or swelling of the eyes

  • Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes

  • Fever

  • Lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting

  • Seizures

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Confusion, trouble sleeping

  • Loss of appetite or metallic taste

  • Warmth or redness in your face, neck, arms, or upper chest

  • Headache

  • Nasal congestion