Parafon Forte: Robaxin: Norflex: Robaxacet: Orphenadrine: for back pain and muscle spasms

Robaxin
methocarbamol
What is methocarbamol?
Methocarbamol is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain.
Methocarbamol is used, along with rest and physical therapy, to treat injuries and other painful muscular conditions.
Most important fact about this drug
Robaxin is not a substitute for the rest or physical therapy needed for proper healing.
   Although the drug may temporarily make an injury feel better, do not let that tempt you into pushing your recovery. Lifting or exercising too soon may further damage the muscle.

How should you take this medication?
   Take Robaxin exactly as prescribed. Do not take a larger dose or use more often than directed.
-If you miss a dose…
   If only an hour or so has passed, take it as soon as you remember. If you do not remember until later, skip the dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
-Storage instructions…
   Store at room temperature in a tightly closed container.

What side effects can this medication cause?
   Although side effects from methocarbamol are not common, they can occur. Methocarbamol may cause your urine to turn black, blue, or green. However, this effect is harmless. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

drowsiness
dizziness
upset stomach
blurred vision
fever
If you experience either of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
severe skin rash
itching

Why should this drug not be prescribed?
   If you are sensitive to or have ever had an allergic reaction to Robaxin or other drugs of this type, you should not take this medication. Make sure your doctor is aware of any drug reactions you have experienced.

Special warnings about this medication
   Robaxin can cause drowsiness and dizziness. Do not drive a car or operate potentially dangerous machinery until you know how the drug affects you.
   Tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease. These conditions may affect Robaxin's effectiveness.
   Avoid or be careful using alcoholic beverages.
   Robaxin may darken urine to brown, green, or black.
Possible food and drug interactions when taking this medication
   If Robaxin is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either can be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Robaxin with drugs that slow the nervous system, including:

Alcohol
   Drugs for myasthenia gravis, including Mestinon, Prostigmin, and Tensilon
Narcotic pain relievers such as Percocet and Tylenol with Codeine
Sleep aids such as Halcion and Seconal
Tranquilizers such as Xanax and Valium

Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
   There have been rare reports of harm to the developing baby following use of Robaxin during pregnancy. Pregnant women should take this drug only if the potential benefits clearly outweigh the possible risks. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. It is not known if this drug appears in breast milk. If this medication is essential to your health, your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding your baby until your treatment is finished.

Recommended dosage
   ADULTS
   Use the prescribed dosage either from your doctor or from the medication bottle.