Myomethol 500mg R.X tablets treat acute back pain due to muscle spasm (10 blisters x 10 tablets)

Dosage form Box of 10 blisters x 10 tablets
Specifications Methocarbamol

Ingredient

Composition information	Content
Methocarbamol	500mg

Uses

Indications

Myomethol 500 mg is indicated in the following cases:

Treatment of acute back pain caused by muscle spasm, muscle spasm due to herniated disc, fracture or dislocated, muscle spasm due to nerve irritation or injury, after orthopedic surgery, fibrosis, crew.

methocarbamol is a muscle relaxant and has a mild sedative effect.

Methocarbamol has a prolonged muscle relaxation effect on the skeletal muscles by selective inhibition on the central nervous system, especially intermediate neurons. Soothe the central nervous system, inhibit shrinkage to relieve the central pain, reduce acute pain and muscle spasms.

pharmacokinetic

absorption

Methocarbamol is quickly and almost completely absorbed in the digestive tract. The peak concentration is about 2 hours after taking the single dose. The average time from taking the drug to the muscle relaxation effects within 30 minutes. The peak concentration of the drug in serum after taking the only 2 -hour dose is about 29.8 µg/ml.

Distribution

Methocarbamol is widely distributed in the body with the highest concentration in the kidneys and liver; Concentrated with lower concentrations in the lungs, brain and spleen and lowest in the heart and skeletal muscles. It is still unknown whether methocarbamol is distributed into breast milk or not.

Metabolism - except for

The half -life (t1/2) of methocarbamol is 0.9–1.8 hours. Methocarbamol is widely metabolized, mainly in the liver, by reducing alkyl and hydroxy. Medicines and metabolites are quickly excreted and almost entirely through the urine. About 10–15% of oral dose is excreted in the urine in the form of constant, 40–50% in the form of glucuronide and sulfate complex, the rest is in the form of unknown metabolism.

Before taking Myomethol 500mg R.X tablets treat acute back pain due to muscle spasm (10 blisters x 10 tablets)

How to use

Oral drugs.

Dosage

take 1–3 capsules/time, 4 times/day. The starting dose in adults is proposed to be 2 capsules, every 6 hours. Dosage must be adjusted depending on age, severity of the disease and the ability to tolerate the drug. In serious cases, Myomethol can be used for 4–6 months.

Note: The above dose is for reference only. Specific dosage depends on the condition and level of progression of the disease. For a suitable dose, you need to consult a doctor or medical specialist.

What to do when using overdose?

In case of an overdose, the stomach is overdose and treatment with the necessary support methods.

What to do when you forget a dose? However, if close to the next dose, skip the forgotten dose and take the next dose at the time as planned. Note that it should not be used double the prescribed dose.

Side Effects

When using 500 mg myomethol drug, you may experience unwanted effects (ADR).

There are only a few side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, metal taste, anorexia and gastrointestinal disorders. An allergic reaction may occur such as urticaria, itching, skin rash and conjunctivitis with nasal congestion.

The drug can also make the urine dark blue.

The above manifestations are temporary and will disappear when stopping the drug.

Instructions on how to handle ADR

When experiencing side effects of the drug, it is necessary to stop using and notify the doctor or go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.

Warnings

Before using the drug you need to read the instructions carefully and refer to the information below.

Contraindicated

Myomethol 500 mg is contraindicated in the following cases:

Case of hypersensitivity to the composition of the drug.

Patients with coma, brain damage, myasthenia, a history of epilepsy.

Precautions when used

Do not use the expired drug recorded on the label. Do not take the drug if the drug is discolored or the smell has a strange smell.

Used in children under 12 years: The efficiency and safety of methocarbamol (except for the treatment of tetanus) in children under 12 years of age has not been determined. Therefore, do not take medicine for children under 12 years old.

Use drugs for the elderly, liver failure, kidney failure, difficulty urination: The drug can be used for the elderly, liver failure, kidney failure, difficulty urinating but it is necessary to notify the doctor to reduce the dose.

Before taking this medication, the doctor should notify the doctor that allergic reactions may occur. Notify the doctor about the drugs being used.

The drug can cause dizziness, headache, dozing off. Alcohol can increase these symptoms.

Be cautious about using drugs for the elderly, due to increasing sensitivity to side effects.

The ability to drive and operate machinery

Patients need to be warned of methocarbamol that can reduce the ability to focus on jobs that require mental or physical health such as operating machinery, driving.

Pregnancy

Due to the lack of the safety of the drug during pregnancy, so this drug should not be used for pregnant women.

Breastfeeding period

Because there is no methocarbamol data in breast milk or not, so it is necessary to use caution for a nursing mother, only used when the doctor prescribes and stops breastfeeding when taking the medication.

Medicinal interaction

Central neurological inhibition may increase when used simultaneously methocarbamol with other central neurological inhibitors, including alcohol, so be cautious to avoid overdose.

Avoid using with anorexia, psychotropic medicine.

Angeling effects are increased when used with other painkillers.

methocarbamol needs to be used carefully in patients with severe myasthenia gravis are using anti -cholinesterstase.

The drug can change the results of urine test samples.

The drug is only used with the guidance of the doctor.

Storage

Store in a dry place, avoid light, temperature below 30 ° C.

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