What is a Generic Drug?
A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, consumption method, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name drug and works in the same way and in the same amount of time in the body.
The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.
Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.
Robax Platinum (Methocarbamol / Ibuprofen)
Prescription Required
We don't have this generic product yet!
Sign up to get exclusive coupon discounts and be the first to be notified when we have this product available.
-
Product Details
Description
Robax Platinum contains methocarbamol and ibuprofen to treat pain caused by muscle spasms, including back pain, tense neck muscles, strains, and sprains.
Robax Platinum comes in caplets that contain 500 mg of methocarbamol and 200 mg of ibuprofen.
Fact Table
Formula
Methocarbamol: C11H15NO5 Ibuprofen: C8H9NO2
License
US DailyMed, US FDA
Bioavailability
Methocarbamol: 50.7 to 124 percent, Ibuprofen: 80–100%
Legal status
Rx-Only
Chemical Name
Methocarbamol/Ibuprofen
Elimination half-life
Methocarbamol: 1-2 hours Ibuprofen: 2-4 hours
Dosage (Strength)
500mg Methocarbamol / 200mg Ibuprofen
Pregnancy
Consult doctor
Brands
Robax Platinum
Protein binding
Methocarbamol: ~46-50% Ibuprofen: 98%
PubChem CID
Methocarbamol: 4107 Ibuprofen: 3672
MedlinePlus
Methocarbamol: a682579 Ibuprofen: a682159
ChEBI
Methocarbamol: 6832 Ibuprofen: 5855
ATC code
Methocarbamol: M03BA03 Ibuprofen: C01EB16
DrugBank
Methocarbamol: DB00423 Ibuprofen: DB01050
KEGG
Methocarbamol: D00402 Ibuprofen: D00126
Routes of administration
By mouth
Directions
Take Robax Platinum as your doctor has prescribed. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about any questions or concerns you have.
Adults and children 12 years of age and older are recommended to take one to two caplets by mouth every four to six hours as needed. No more than six caplets should be taken within 24 hours.
Ingredients
Robax Platinum contains methocarbamol and ibuprofen. Inactive ingredients includecolloidal silicon dioxide, copovidone, FD&C Blue No. 2, ferric oxide (red), hypromellose, methyl cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid.
Contraindications
Do not take Robax Platinum if you have or are:
- peptic ulcer disease or gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding or inflammatory disease such as colitis or Crohn's
- taking acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) or any other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen or naproxen
- an allergy to ibuprofen or other NSAIDs, ASA or other salicylates, methocarbamol, or to any component in Robax Platinum
- nasal polyps (swelling inside the nose)
- asthma, anaphylaxis, hives, stuffed or runny nose from allergies, or skin rash
- dehydrated
- serious liver or kidney problems
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and in your third trimester of pregnancy
Do not take Robax Platinum immediately before or after heart surgery.Cautions
- Before you begin treatment with Robax Platinum, tell your doctor about:
- All the medications you take
- Your allergies
- Your health history and current medical problems, including diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, thyroid problems, asthma, kidney or liver problems, glaucoma, or blood clotting problems
- Your pregnancy or breastfeeding status
- Avoid driving and operating machinery until you know how you tolerate Robax Platinum.
- Keep Robax Platinum away from children.
- Caution should be used in patients who have heart failure, high blood pressure, or fluid retention.
- Caution should be used in patients who have irritation of the GI tract, diverticulosis, ulcerative colitis, or Crohn's.
- Caution should be used in patients who are at increased risk of kidney or liver problems. This includes patients who take fluid pills and older people.
- Stop using Robax Platinum and contact your doctor if you have difficulty or pain when urinating.
- The risk of stomach bleeding is increased if you are 60 years of age and older, have a history of stomach ulcers or bleeding disorders, take blood thinners or steroids, take Robax Platinum with other NSAID-containing medications, or consume more than three alcoholic drinks a day while taking Robax Platinum.
Side Effects
Robax Platinum side effects include heartburn, constipation, nausea, bloating, nervousness, or problems sleeping; however, these are not all the possible side effects that can occur. If you have any side effects that bother you or won't go away, call your doctor right away.
Reference:
- Robax Platinum. Mississauga, ON, CA: Pfizer Consumer Healthcare; 2019.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.Product Code : 6561
-
Product Reviews
