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What is Methocarbamol?

Methocarbamol is a prescription muscle relaxant used in dogs and cats to treat muscle spasms. Methocarbamol requires a prescription from your veterinarian.
Methocarbamol
For: Dogs, Cats, and Horses
 
Benefits:
Relaxes muscles and reduces muscle tremors caused from various diseases, traumas, or ingesting toxic substances
Helps to treat muscle spasms caused from intervertebral disk disease ("slipped disk") in dogs
Also treats permethrin poisoning in cats, which can occur when permethrin from dog flea medication is ingested

How it works:
Methocarbamol is a muscle relaxant that acts on the central nervous system to relax the muscles.

Cautions:
Give methocarbamol exactly as directed by your veterinarian. Do not give it in larger doses or give for longer than recommended by your veterinarian.


More Information:
Brand Name
Robaxin (Schwarz Pharma), Robaxin V (Fort Dodge)
Generic Name
methocarbamol
What is the most important information I should know about methocarbamol:
Methocarbamol is a prescription medication FDA approved for veterinary use in dogs, cats, and horses. Methocarbamol is available as 500 mg tablets. The usual dose to treat muscle spasms in dogs and cats is 20 to 30 mg per lb every 8 to 12 hours on the first day, then 10 to 30 mg per pound every 8 to 12 hours. For horses, the usual dose using methocarbamol tablets is from 4.4 to 20 mg per pound up to 6.6 to 30 mg per pound per dose.
 
What is Methocarbamol:
Methocarbamol is a muscle relaxant used to treat muscle spasms. Methocarbamol may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this guide.
 
What should I discuss with my veterinarian before giving methocarbamol to my pet:
Tell your veterinarian if your pet is pregnant or lactating.
 
How should this medication be given:
Give this medication exactly as directed by your veterinarian. If you do not understand the directions ask the pharmacist or veterinarian to explain them to you. Store methocarbamol at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep this medication away from children and pets.
 
What happens if I miss giving a dose:
Give the missed dose as soon as you remember during the same day. However, if you don't remember until the next day, skip the dose you missed and give only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not give a double dose of the medication.
 
What happens if I overdose the pet:
Seek emergency veterinary medical treatment. Symptoms of methocarbamol overdose include extreme sedation, incoordination and loss of reflexes. Dogs and cats may see drooling and vomiting.
 
What should I avoid while giving Methocarbamol to my pet:
Methocarbamol should not be used in animals allergic to it. The safe use in pregnant or nursing animals has not been established.
 
What are the possible side effects of Methocarbamol:
Methocarbamol may cause drowsiness. The medication may cause a darkening of the urine. For dogs and cats, if any of the following serious side effects occur, stop giving methocarbamol and seek emergency veterinary medical attention: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, swelling of the lips, tongue or face; hives). Side effects that can occur in dogs and cats may include weakness, stumbling, incoordination, drooling, and vomiting. Methocarbamaol may discolor the urine. Talk to your veterinarian about any side effect that seems unusual or bothersome to the animal.
 
What other drugs will affect Methocarbamol:
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.
 
Where can I get more information:
Your pharmacist has additional information about Methocarbamol written for health professionals that you may read.

Call your veterinarian for medical advice about any side effects to your pet. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.


Directions:

Give Methocarbamol exactly as directed by your veterinarian. Do not give it in larger doses or give for longer than recommended by your veterinarian.
Tip: Methocarbamol may cause urine to change color.
Dosage:
Pet Weight Dosage
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: 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.
Storage: Should be stored at room temperature.
Methocarbamol 500 mg Tablets:
Active Ingredients Amount
Methocarbamol 500 mg
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6 months ago
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maxwell
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You should see results right away. Methocarbamol is a muscle relaxant that should help relieve muscle spasms after each dose. It may also have a more cumulative effect that will be seen after giving it for a longer period of time.
6 months ago
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The pill came today as round with numbers 4211 on top and a symbol thats similar to a check mark on the bottom. The last order the pill was tic tac like.
7 months ago
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Concerned Parent
Walnut Creek
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Methocarbamol is a generic drug made by many manufacturers. Tablet size, shape, color, markings, etc vary by company. The medication in the vial should match the description on the outside label. PetMeds carries only the 500mg strength of Methocarbamol.
7 months ago
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Is human methocarbamol the same as dogs? If so, how many mg should I give to a 55-65 lb dog? I have 500 mg for humans.

I asked about this on the wrong pill eairler, Melicam I think....

Need answer for this one though.
10 months ago
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tekado
Eau Claire, WI
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Hello,

Yes, methocarbamol for humans is the same active ingredient for veterinary use; however, since the medication was not prescribed for a pet, you should consult your veterinarian before attempting to administer the pills. Thank you.
9 months ago
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Rich - Student Pharmacist
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A few months ago my dog's hip was hurting and she could barely walk. So I took her to a vet (an overpriced one unfortunately who ripped me off) and she had hip dysplasia. He said she needed to take robaxin, which is methocarbamol. She got better but last month it came back. Since I knew the problem I decided to order it on 1-800-petmeds instead of the vet's price. When ordering, it said I would need my vet's approval. Well after weeks and weeks, the vet finally decides to rudely tell me that he is refusing to approve the medicine because he "does not deal with Internet orders". WHAT SHOULD I DO? My dog needs that medicine!
1 year, 3 months ago
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I'm sorry to hear about the difficulty you're having with this veterinarian. It seems to me that if he is willing to sell you the medication, he should be willing to give you a prescription to have it filled at a pharmacy such as ours. In fact the American Veterinary Medical Association Code of Ethics does consider this action unethical. Unfortunately, without a prescription we cannot sell you the medication.
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1 year, 8 months ago
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There should be no egg or poultry in methocarbamol.
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This information sheet is for educational purposes only and is intended to be a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise and professional judgment of your veterinarian. The information is NOT to be used for diagnosis or treatment of your pet. You should always consult your own veterinarian for specific advice concerning the treatment of your pet. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, allergic reactions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for your pet. It is not a substitute for a veterinary exam, and it does not replace the need for services provided by your veterinarian.
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