Methocarbamol 500mg 100 Tablets

Methocarbamol 500mg 100 Tablets
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Product Info:

Methocarbamol acts on the central nervous system to relax the muscles. It reduces muscle tremors and spasms caused by various diseases, trauma, or acute inflammation. This medication is often used to treat spasms caused by slipped disks or intervertebral disk disease in dogs. It may also be used to help control the effects of strychnine, tetanus, and permethrin poisoning.

For:

Cats, Dogs 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.

Storage:

Store in a cool dry place. Keep out of the reach of children.

How to Use:

Methocarbamol may cause urine to change color.
Weight Dosage
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.

Cautions:

Keep out of the reach of children and pets. Do not use in pets with a known hypersensitivity or allergy to methocarbamol. Use with caution in animals that are pregnant or lactating. Do not use in animals with kidney disease. Methocarbamol may interact with some other medications. Therefore, inform your veterinarian if your pet is taking any other medications or supplements. The sedative effects of this medication may increase if used with other drowsiness-inducing drugs. If you notice any behavioral or physiological changes in your pet while giving methocarbamol, contact your veterinarian immediately.

Possible Side Effects:

Adverse reactions and serious side effects are rare, however, they can occur. In the case of a more serious reaction, seek immediate veterinary attention. Common signs of allergic reactions and serious side effects are facial swelling, breathing difficulties, hives, scratching, sudden onset of diarrhea, or seizures.