I would please like to know what this drug is used for and what it is?
What is methocarbamol 500mg used for?
Question posted by Shadow2316 on 14 Aug 2022
Last updated on 14 August 2022
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Methocarbamol is a muscle relaxer. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain.
Methocarbamol is used together with rest and physical therapy to treat skeletal muscle conditions such as pain or injury.
Methocarbamol injection is sometimes used in the treatment of tetanus, (lockjaw) which causes painful tightening of the muscles.
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