METHOCARBAMOL 750 MG FILM-COATED TABLETS - patient leaflet, side effects, dosage

1. What Methocarbamol is and what it is used for

Methocarbamol contains the active ingredient methocarbamol which belongs to a group of medicines called muscle relaxants.

Methocarbamol is used for the short-term treatment of pain and muscle spasm caused by injuries such as sprains and strains.

What you need to know before you take Methocarbamol

• are allergic to methocarbamol, or have had any problems in the past with medicines containing methocarbamol
• are allergic to any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)
• have ever suffered any brain damage or coma
• suffer from epilepsy or convulsions
• suffer from muscle weakness (a disease called myasthenia gravis)

Warnings and precautions

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking

Methocarbamol. Tell your doctor or pharmacist before taking

Methocarbamol if you:

• are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
• are breastfeeding
• have, or have had, any kidney or liver problems
• are having any medical investigations or tests as Methocarbamol could interfere with the results. Tell your doctor that you are taking Methocarbamol before you have the test.

Other medicines and Methocarbamol

If you are taking any of the following medicines, you should tell your doctor or pharmacist as Methocarbamol may interact with them:

• Barbiturates which can be taken for epilepsy or to help you sleep.
• Appetite suppressants to help you lose weight.
• Medicines for stomach upsets or sea-sickness (anti-cholinergics).
• Psychotropic drugs for the treatment of anxiety, depression or other mental illnesses.
• If you are due to have anaesthetic for any reason, tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking Methocarbamol.

Methocarbamol with food and drink

You should avoid drinking alcohol while taking Methocarbamol.

Driving and using machines

Methocarbamol may make you feel sleepy. Do not drive or operate machinery until you are sure you are not affected.

3. how to take methocarbamol

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Adults: Take TWO tablets with a little water, FOUR times a day. Sometimes a lower dose may be sufficient. You should spread the doses as evenly as possible over a 24-hour period.

Elderly: older patients may only need half the usual dose to give the same relief from the pain and muscle spasms.

Children: These tablets should not be given to children

Liver impairment: you may need a longer interval between taking the tablets if you have liver disease. You should always follow your doctor's instruc­tions carefully.

The score line is only there to help you break the tablet if you have difficulty swallowing it whole.

These tablets are for short-term treatment. Take them for as long as your doctor has recommended, or until you no longer need them to ease the pain. Return any unused tablets to your pharmacist.

If you take more Methocarbamol than you should

Contact your doctor immediately, go or take the person to the Accident and Emergency Department of your local hospital. Always take the bottle of Methocarbamol with you, even if it is empty.

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If you forget to take Methocarbamol

Take your normal dose when you remember. Always leave at least 4 hours before taking any more tablets. DO NOT TAKE A DOUBLE DOSE OF TABLETS TO MAKE UP FOR A MISSED DOSE.

4. possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

If you notice any of the following rare symptoms, you should stop taking your tablets and tell your doctor immediately:

• confusion, convulsions, fits, and rash or swelling of the face or neck and shortness of breath which may be a sign of an allergy.

If you notice any of these symptoms, you should contact your doctor:

• yellowing of the skin and/or whites of the eyes.

The levels of your white blood cells may also be reduced which can lead to recurrent:

• infections
• mouth ulcers.

If any of the following side effects are troublesome, you should tell your doctor:

• drowsiness, difficulty in sleeping,
• restlessness, anxiety or worry,
• dizziness,
• memory loss,
• blurred or double vision, rapid or unusual eye movements,
• reddening of the eyes together with nasal stuffiness,
• feeling sick or vomiting,
• heartburn,
• taste disturbance,
• tremor or shakiness, mild muscle incoordination,
• headache,
• fever,
• itching,
• a slow heartbeat,
• flushing,
• fainting or feeling faint,
• low blood pressure,

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme, Website: or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can also provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. how to store methocarbamol

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. This medicine does not require any special storage conditions.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the blister and the carton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last date of that month.

Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help to protect the environment.

|6. Contents of the pack and other information

What Methocarbamol contains

• – The active substance is methocarbamol. Each film-coated tablet contains 750mg methocarbamol.

• – The other ingredients are:

• – Tablet Core: maize starch, alginic acid, povidone, sodium lauryl sulphate, talc and magnesium stearate.

What Methocarbamol tablets looks like and contents of the pack

Methocarbamol 750mg film-coated tablets are white to off-white colour, caplet shaped, bevel edged, film-coated tablets, debossed with ‘L47’ on one side and score line on other side.

Methocarbamol 750mg film-coated Tablets are provided in PVC-PVDC/aluminium blisters containing 56 or 100 Tablets.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed

Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer:

N NOUMED LIFE SCIENCES LIMITED Noumed House, Shoppenhangers Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 2RB, United Kingdom

This leaflet was last revised in 09/2020

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Product name: Methocarbamol 750 mg film-coated tablets

Reference number: PL 44041/0178

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