Methocarbamol
Carbamic Acid Esters
Sold as ROBAXIN · ROBAXACET · SUMMIT ULTRA · ROBAX PLATINUM · ROBAXACET-8
- Drug class
- Carbamic Acid Esters
- Availability
- Prescription only
- Routes
- Oral, Intramuscular, Intravenous
- Markets covered
- 3
- Products on record
- 46
- FDA reports (12 mo)
- 1,843
Overview
Methocarbamol is an active pharmaceutical ingredient in the Carbamic Acid Esters group (M03BA). The information below is compiled per regulator from the product labels on record, with direct links to the original documents.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA Canada | Health Canada | 16 | March 18, 2026 |
| US United States | FDA | 15 | March 17, 2026 |
| GB United Kingdom | MHRA | 15 | May 22, 2026 |
CACanada· Health Canada
16 products
Uses
Adults and children (>12 years of age):
MOTRIN® Platinum Muscle & Body (ibuprofen and methocarbamol caplets) is indicated for the effective relief of pain associated with muscle spasm such as back pain, tense neck muscles, strains and sprains. 1 Pediatrics Pediatrics (< 12 years of age): No data are available to Health Canada; therefore, Health Canada has not authorized an indication for pediatric use in children under 12 years of age.
MOTRIN® Platinum Muscle & Body is not indicated for children <12 years of age. 2 Geriatrics Geriatrics (> 65 years of age): Evidence from clinical studies and experience suggests that use in the geriatric population is associated with differences in safety or effectiveness.
Therefore, the use of MOTRIN® Platinum Muscle & Body in this population is not recommended (See Warnings and Precautions, Special Populations, Geriatrics).
USUnited States· FDA
15 products
Uses
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Methocarbamol tablets, USP are indicated as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions. The mode of action of methocarbamol has not been clearly identified, but may be related to its sedative properties.
Methocarbamol does not directly relax tense skeletal muscles in man.
How to take
GBUnited Kingdom· MHRA
15 products
Uses
Symptomatic treatment of painful muscle tension, in particular low back pain (lumbago). Methocarbamol is indicated in adults.
How to take
Drug interactions
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Sources & citations
- [1]Health Canada (DPD) · 02418967 · revised March 12, 2026
- [2]FDA DailyMed · 0003eccd-6147-4a… · revised August 1, 2020 [PDF]
- [3]MHRA (UK) · PL494450238 · revised April 17, 2026
- [4]OpenFDA adverse-event reports (US), 12 months ending June 4, 2026.
Information on this page is compiled from public regulatory records. Drugvu is not affiliated with any regulator or pharmaceutical manufacturer. This is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.