What is Robaxin? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Robaxin

• A healthcare professional administers Robaxin in a clinical or hospital setting.

• More information on how to take generic methocarbamol tablets can be found here.

What to do if you miss a dose of Robaxin

• Robaxin is administered by healthcare providers who will manage the dosing schedule and any missed doses.

• Information about methocarbamol missed doses can be found here.

Robaxin contraindications - Who shouldn't take Robaxin?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. 

• Healthcare professionals will not use it in anyone who has had an allergic reaction to methocarbamol or any of the ingredients in the injection.

Robaxin warnings

• If Robaxin injections are followed by methocarbamol tablets, make sure any doctor or healthcare provider treating you knows that you are taking methocarbamol.

• Before the doctor gives a Robaxin injection, make sure the doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• The doctor should also know if you have:

  • Kidney disease

  • Liver disease

  • Myasthenia gravis

• Robaxin injections could cause serious problems including:

  • Seizures

  • Jaundice

  • Kidney injury

  • Liver injury

  • Phlebitis

  • Nervous system abnormalities like amnesia, confusion, or vision changes

• Methocarbamol may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous after an injection.

Robaxin interactions & what to avoid when taking Robaxin

• Robaxin has some major drug interactions, so the doctor prescribing Robaxin should have a thorough list of all the prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and supplements being used, including:

  • Drugs that make people sleepy, especially opioids, sedatives, barbiturates, or benzodiazepines

  • Cholinesterase inhibitors 

• Do not drink alcohol or use cannabis products when taking methocarbamol.

Find more information about methocarbamol interactions to avoid here.