Methocarbamol oral tablet dosage: A detailed guide

This article describes methocarbamol oral tablet’s dosages and strengths and gives details on how to take it. You’ll also find information on cost savings and coupon options for methocarbamol. If you want to know more about methocarbamol oral tablet, see this overview article. It covers details about the drug’s uses, side effects, and more.

Methocarbamol oral tablet is a generic medication. It’s not available in a brand-name version. Methocarbamol also comes in an injectable form, but that form isn’t described in this article. To learn more about that form, talk with your doctor.

Form and strengths of methocarbamol

Methocarbamol oral tablet comes as follows:

• Form: tablet that you swallow
• Strengths: 500 milligrams (mg), 750 mg

Dosage of methocarbamol

This article describes the recommended dosages for methocarbamol oral tablet. The drugmaker provides these dosages.

If your doctor prescribes this medication, you should follow the dosage they prescribe. Your doctor will determine the dosage that best meets your needs. Do not change your dosage of methocarbamol oral tablet without your doctor’s recommendation.

Usual recommended dosages of methocarbamol in adults

Methocarbamol is approved for use in adults to treat muscle pain and stiffness, such as back pain.

Usually, doctors start by prescribing a high dosage of methocarbamol oral tablet. Then, they’ll lower it to a maintenance dosage, which you’ll take for the rest of your treatment. Your doctor will determine the right strength of tablet for your treatment. They’ll also determine the right dose and frequency depending on the severity of your condition.

The recommended dosages for adults are in the table below in grams (g). For reference, 1 g is 1,000 milligrams (mg).

Dosages of methocarbamol in children

Methocarbamol is approved to treat muscle pain and stiffness in children ages 16–17 years. The recommended dosages for children are in the table below in grams (g). For reference, 1 g is 1,000 milligrams (mg).

* A maintenance dosage is what your child will take for the remainder of treatment after the starting dosage.

Dosage adjustments for methocarbamol

Your doctor will prescribe a dosage of methocarbamol oral tablet based on several factors. These include:

• the specific condition being treated and how severe it is
• your age
• other health conditions you may have

Missed dose of methocarbamol

If you realize you forgot to take a dose of methocarbamol, take it as soon as you remember. But if it’s close to the time of your next dose, do not take the missed dose. Do not take more methocarbamol to make up for a missed dose. If you’re not sure whether to take a missed dose, talk with your doctor or pharmacist right away.

For tips on how to plan your doses of methocarbamol oral tablet and avoid missing a dose, read this article. You could also try:

• downloading a reminder app on your phone
• setting an alarm
• putting a note where you’ll see it, such as on your calendar, bathroom mirror, or bedside table

Frequently asked questions

Below are answers to some commonly asked questions about methocarbamol oral tablet and its dosage.

Is it safe to take three 750-mg methocarbamol tablets at once?

You should take methocarbamol only how your doctor prescribes it. The tablets are available in milligrams (mg). Doctors prescribe methocarbamol oral tablet in grams (g). For reference, 1 g is 1,000 mg. They’ll specify how many tablets you should take.

The usual recommended starting dosage is two 750-mg tablets or three 500-mg tablets at one time. But your specific dosage may depend on the severity of your condition.

Talk with your doctor if you think your dosage of methocarbamol isn’t working for you. Do not take more methocarbamol than your doctor prescribes.

Can methocarbamol be taken long term?

No, doctors don’t typically prescribe methocarbamol oral tablet as a long-term treatment. Instead, it’s usually recommended for short-term use.

If you have questions about how long you should take methocarbamol oral tablet, talk with your doctor.

How methocarbamol is taken

You’ll swallow methocarbamol oral tablet up to four times per day. You can take it with or without food.

Your doctor may advise that you take this medication around the same time each day. This helps keep a consistent amount of the drug in your body. And that can help the drug work more effectively.

If it’s hard for you to swallow tablets, view this article. It provides suggestions on how to swallow medications that come in pill form.

Also, be sure to talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you’re having difficulty taking your medication. They can offer recommendations about taking it.

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Overdose of methocarbamol

It’s important that you do not take more methocarbamol oral tablet than your doctor prescribes. Doing so can lead to harmful effects. 

Symptoms of methocarbamol overdose

Symptoms of an overdose can include:

• nausea
• blurred vision
• drowsiness
• seizures

In extreme cases or if untreated, overdose can lead to coma.

What to do if you take too much methocarbamol

If you think you’ve taken too much methocarbamol, call your doctor or pharmacist right away. Or you could call 800-222-1222 to speak with someone at America’s Poison Centers. You can also use its online resource. If you have severe symptoms, call 911 or a local emergency number immediately. You can also go to the closest emergency room.

What to ask your doctor

This article describes the usual recommended dosages for methocarbamol oral tablet. If your doctor prescribes this medication, they’ll determine the dosage that’s best for you.

Do not change your dosage of methocarbamol oral tablet without your doctor’s recommendation. You should take methocarbamol oral tablet exactly as your doctor prescribes it. Let your doctor know if you have concerns or questions about your treatment plan.

Here’s a list of some possible questions you may want to ask your doctor:

• Do higher dosages of methocarbamol oral tablet cause more side effects?
• Are other treatment options available for my condition that can be taken less often than methocarbamol oral tablet?
• Does my insurance cover both strengths of methocarbamol oral tablet?

Disclaimer: Optum Perks has made every effort to make certain that all information is factually correct, comprehensive, and up to date. However, this article should not be used as a substitute for the knowledge and expertise of a licensed healthcare professional. You should always consult your doctor or another healthcare professional before taking any medication. The drug information contained herein is subject to change and is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses.