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Musbamol 750 is an ETC drug used to treat the symptoms of acute musculoskeletal inflammation associated with pain caused by muscle spasms. So how to use Musbamol? What precautions should be taken when using this drug? Let's find out the necessary information about the drug Musbamol tab through the article below.
1. What is Musbamol 750?
Brand name: The drug is registered under the name Musbamol 750
Presentation: The drug is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets
Packing: The drug is packaged in the form: box of 6 blisters x 10 tablets
Classification : Musbamol 750 is an ETC drug - a prescription drug
Ingredients:
Methocarbamol 750 mg Excipients just enough for 1 tablet (Excipients include: Crospovidone, magnesium stearate, avicel PH 102, colloidal silicon dioxide, opadry white 21K58794).
2. Uses of Musbamol 750
2.1 Indications Pain relief in cases of pain associated with musculoskeletal spasm, anywhere on the body, such as:
Acute and chronic pain due to muscle strain, sprain, whiplash syndrome, trauma, muscle inflammation. Pain and spasms associated with arthritis, torticollis, joint strains and sprains, bursitis, and lower back pain have a clear cause. 2.2 Dosage - How to use:
Take the drug with water or non-alcoholic beverages.
Dosage:
Use the drug carefully according to the doctor's instructions.
Take 1 tablet / time to 2 tablets (750mg) / time, 4 times a day. The recommended adult starting dose is 1 tablet (750mg) every 6 hours. Dosage must be adjusted according to age, severity of disease and tolerability of the drug. In severe cases can be used for 4-6 months.
The recommended dose for Methocarbamol is 3.2 g - 4.8 g/day.
Elderly patients: Elderly patients should take lower doses also for pain relief and muscle relaxation. Patients with liver and kidney disease: In these cases, the interval between two doses should be increased. Do not exceed the recommended dose. The duration of treatment was determined as long as pain and muscle contractions were still present. When these symptoms disappear, treatment should be discontinued.
Warning
Adults: do not take more than 4g/day, do not take this medicine continuously for more than 3 days to treat fever without consulting a doctor. Do not drink alcohol while taking the medicine. 2.3 Overdose and treatment If overdose, consult a doctor or pharmacist immediately or notify the nearest medical facility, bring the remaining pills. Patients can call an anti-poison information service.
3. Drug interactions
Methocarbamol may interact with the following drugs:
Barbiturates used to treat epilepsy or induce sleep. Anorexia medication for weight loss. Medicines for digestive disorders or anti-nausea drugs (anticholinergics). Medicines to treat depression, anxiety, or psychosis. If you are planning to use anesthetic for any reason, please inform your doctor that you are taking this medicine. Anticholinesterase drugs (used to treat severe myasthenia gravis).
4. Side effects of the drug Musbamol 750
There are only a few side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, metallic taste, anorexia and gastrointestinal disturbances. Allergic reactions such as urticaria, pruritus, skin rash and conjunctivitis with nasal congestion may occur. Medicines can also make urine dark blue. These symptoms are only temporary and will disappear when the drug is stopped. Inform your doctor about any unwanted effects you may experience while using the drug.
5. Note when using Musbamol 750
Contraindications
Allergy or hypersensitivity to Methocarbamol or any component of the drug. Liver or kidney disease. Have a history of brain damage. Coma or pre-coma. Muscle weakness or severe myasthenia gravis. Pregnancy and Lactation Notes/Precautions
Pregnant and Lactating Women
As a general rule, do not take this medicine during pregnancy. If the patient becomes pregnant while taking the drug, notify the doctor immediately, so the treatment may vary according to the medical condition. Women who are breast-feeding should consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Since it is not known whether methocarbamol is present in breast milk or not, it should be used with caution in nursing mothers, only when prescribed by a doctor, and discontinued while breastfeeding. Driving and operating machines
Patients should be warned that Methocarbamol may impair concentration on tasks that require mental alertness or physical well-being such as operating machinery or driving. .
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