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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.
Robaxin (Methocarbamol)
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Product Details
Description
Robaxin is used with rest, physical therapy, and other therapies to alleviate discomfort caused by painful musculoskeletal disorders.
Robaxin is available in 500 mg and 750 mg oral tablets.
The generic name for Robaxin is methocarbamol.
Fact Table
Formula
C11H15NO5
License
US DailyMed
Bioavailability
50.7 to 124 percent
Legal status
Rx-Only
Chemical Name
Methocarbamol
Elimination half-life
1 to 2 hours
Dosage (Strength)
500mg, 750mg
Pregnancy
Consult doctor
Brands
Robaxin
Protein binding
46-50%
PubChem CID
4107
MedlinePlus
a682579
ChEBI
6832
ATC code
M03BA03
DrugBank
DB00423
KEGG
D00402
Routes of administration
By mouth
Directions
Take Robaxin as your doctor has prescribed. If you have any questions or concerns, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Robaxin dosage:
Recommended starting dose with the 500 mg tablets:
3 tablets by mouth four times a day for the first 48 to 72 hours of treatment
Maintenance dose with the 500 mg tablets:
2 tablets by mouth four times a day
Recommended starting dose with the 750 mg tablets:
2 tablets by mouth four times a day for the first 48 to 72 hours of treatment
Maintenance dose with the 750 mg tablets:
1 tablet by mouth every 4 hours or 2 tablets by mouth three times a day
Ingredients
Robaxin contains methocarbamol, USP.
Contraindications
Do not take Robaxin if you are allergic to methocarbamol or to any of its components.
Cautions
- Before you begin treatment with Robaxin, inform your doctor of the following:
- All the medications you take
- Your allergies
- Your health history and current medical problems
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Robaxin can cause depression of the central nervous system (CNS); therefore, caution should be used when taking methocarbamol with alcohol or other medications that depress the CNS.
- Robaxin may cause fetal and congenital abnormalities and should not be used during pregnancy.
- Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how Robaxin affects you.
- Robaxin should not be given to patients younger than 16 years of age.
Side Effects
Robaxin medication side effects may include anaphylaxis, swelling, fever, headache, slow heart rate, flushing, low blood pressure, fainting, thrombophlebitis, indigestion, yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, nausea, vomiting, memory problems, confusion, vision problems, dizziness, drowsiness, sleep problems, muscle incoordination, sedation, seizures, nasal congestion, metallic taste, itching, rash, and hives. If you have any side effects that bother you or won't go away, call your doctor right away.
Reference:
Robaxin. Milwaukee, WI: Schwarz Pharma Inc.; 2003.
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 : 17
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