It may also cause other side effects
Objectives: Review the indications for the use of methocarbamol in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain
Background
Uses for methocarbamol
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Methocarbamol is a muscle relaxer that is used together with rest and physical therapy to treat skeletal muscle conditions such as pain or injury
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(pdf, accès libre) For oral dosage form (tablets): For relaxing stiff muscles: Adults—At first, three tablets of 500 milligrams (mg) or two tablets of 750 mg (total dose of 1500 mg) four times a day
Additional research is needed to verify the significance of this potential danger
Unless your vet has some concerns over how your dog will handle the medication (more on that below), they’ll tend to prescribe a minimum of 20 mg per pound of your pet, with more for severe cases (although note that even 30 mg would be considered a “heavy” prescription)
51% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 30% reported a negative effect
Each tablet, for oral administration, contains either 500 mg of methocarbamol, USP
Methocarbamol tablets, USP 750 mg are light orange colored, caplet shaped film coated tablets debossed with "G" on one side and"750" on other side
Taking too many muscle relaxants for cramps at a time, ingesting them in shorter periods, and chewing the tablets increases the chances of an overdose on muscle relaxers
This is the date at which the manufacturer can still guarantee the full potency and safety of the drug
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For relief of severe symptoms or postoperative conditions: 1 g IV or IM every 8 hours
For oral dosage form (tablets): For relaxing stiff muscles: Adults—At first, three tablets of 500 milligrams (mg) or two tablets of 750 mg (total dose of 1500 mg) four times a day