Methomol 500mg Tablet 10pcs

Uses of Methomol 500mg Tablet

• Used for the short-term management of pain and muscle spasms caused by injuries such as sprains and strains

How does Methomol 500mg Tablet work?

Methomol 500mg Tablet works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain, spinal and supraspinal pathways. Hence healing the pain and spasms of muscle cells.

Side Effects of Methomol 500

• Stomach upset
• Drowsiness, difficulty in sleeping
• Dizziness
• Confusion, memory loss
• Blurred or double vision, rapid or unusual eye movements
• Nausea or vomiting
• Headache
• Fever
• Flushing

Quick Suggestions:

• Methocarbamol provides relief from rigidity, tension and stiffness in muscles (spasticity) that may occur due to various conditions affecting the nervous system.
• Take it with or after food or a glass of milk.
• Methocarbamol may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
• Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Methocarbamol as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
• Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor if you've been on it for a long time.

Indication of Methomol 500mg Tablet

Methomol is prescribed as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other treatments to alleviate discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions. The exact mode of action of Methomol is unclear but may be linked to its sedative properties. It does not directly relax tight skeletal muscles in humans

Pharmacology

The mechanism of Methocarbamol in humans is not well understood, but it is believed to work through general Central Nervous System (CNS) depression. It has no direct impact on the contractile mechanism of striated muscle, the motor end plate, or the nerve fiber

Dosage & Administration of Methomol 500

Route of Administration: Oral

Methocarbamol 500 mg - Adults:

• Initial dosage: 3 tablets four times a day.
• Maintenance dosage: 2 tablets four times a day.

Methocarbamol 750 mg - Adults:

• Initial dosage: 2 tablets four times a day.
• Maintenance dosage: 1 tablet every 4 hours or 2 tablets three times a day.

Six grams per day are recommended for the first 48 to 72 hours of treatment (for severe conditions, up to 8 grams per day may be administered). After this period, the dosage can usually be reduced to about 4 grams per day.

Pediatric Use: The safety and effectiveness of Methocarbamol in patients under 16 years of age have not been established.

Take medication as per the advice of your doctor.

Interaction

Methomol may reduce the effect of Pyridostigmine Bromide. Therefore, it should be used cautiously in patients with myasthenia gravis who are receiving anticholinesterase agents.

Drug/Laboratory Test Interactions: Methomol can cause color interference in certain tests for 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) using nitrosonaphthol reagent and in urinary vanillylmandelic acid (VMA) tests using the Gitlow method.

Contraindications

Methocarbamol is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to Methocarbamol or any components of the tablet.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy Category C. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Methocarbamol. It is also unknown whether Methocarbamol can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or affect reproductive capacity. Methocarbamol should be given to a pregnant woman only if necessary. Methocarbamol and/or its metabolites are excreted in the milk of dogs; however, it is unknown whether Methocarbamol or its metabolites are excreted in human milk. Since many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Methocarbamol is administered to a nursing woman.

Precautions & Warnings

Patients should be cautioned that Methomol may cause drowsiness or dizziness, impairing their ability to operate motor vehicles or machinery due to its CNS-depressant effects. Combined effects with alcohol and other CNS depressants should be considered. Safe use during pregnancy has not been established. Reports indicate fetal and congenital abnormalities following in-utero exposure. Therefore, Methomol should not be used in pregnant women unless the potential benefits outweigh possible risks.

Storage Conditions:

Protect from light and store below 30°C. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.