Product Description

Methocarbamol is a prescription medication FDA approved for veterinary use in dogs, cats, and horses. It is a muscle relaxant used to treat muscle spasms caused from various diseases, traumas, or ingesting toxic substances.

Methocarbamol 500mg tablet is indicated in the treatment of acute inflammatory and traumatic conditions of the skeletal muscle. It is commonly used to manage muscular spasms in dogs, cats and horses. Methocarbamol is found to be effective in treating conditions like intervertebral disc syndrome, synovitis, convulsions, fibrositis, myositis, compressive myelitis, spinal cord injury and insecticide poisoning among others. It could be used in combination with medications commonly used to treat these conditions like adrenal corticosteroids, without any adverse side effects.

The usual dose of Methocarbamol for dogs and cats of all sizes is typically 20-30mg per pound of the animal's body weight every 8-12 hours for the first day followed by 10-30mg per pound of body weight every 8-12 hours thereafter.

Some of the common side effects of Methocarbamol in dogs and cats include drooling, sedation, emesis, muscular weakness and vomiting, which usually should subside in a few days. If symptoms persist, consult the veterinarian without any delay.

Methocarbamol is the Generic Alternative to Robaxin.

Side Effects & Warnings

Side effects of Methocarbamol that can occur in dogs and cats may include weakness, stumbling, incoordination, drooling, and vomiting. Methocarbamol may cause a discoloration of the urine. Talk to your veterinarian about any side effects that seem unusual or bothersome to the animal. If any of the following serious side effects occur, stop giving your pet Methocarbamol and seek emergency veterinary medical attention: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, swelling of the lips, tongue or face; hives).

When used in combination with other medications that may cause drowsiness, the sedative effect of methocarbamol will increase. Tell your veterinarian if your pet is being given any other medications such as antihistamines (chlorpheniramine), gabapentin, metoclopramide, opioid narcotics, tranquilizers (acepromazine), or any other medication that may cause drowsiness.

Drugs other than those listed may also interact with methocarbamol. Talk to your veterinarian or pharmacist before giving any prescription or over the counter medicines including vitamins, and supplements to your pet while they are taking methocarbamol.

Ingredients

Methocarbamol 500 mg

Directions

Give Methocarbamol exactly as directed by your veterinarian. Do not give Methocarbamol in larger doses or give for longer than recommended by your veterinarian.

Dogs and Cats (All weights):
The usual dose is 20-30 mg per pound of pet’s body weight every 8-12 hours for first day, then 10-30 mg per pound every 8-12 hours, thereafter.

Horses: (All weights):
The usual dose is from 4.2-20 mg per pound up to 6.6-30 mg per pound of horse's body weight per dose.