Overview
It's used with rest, physical therapy, and other treatments for strains and sprains.
What it's used for
- Painful muscle spasms from strains and sprains
How to take it
- Take it with or without food.
- Use for a short time as prescribed.
Your dose depends on your health and other medicines. Always follow your prescription label, and ask your pharmacist if anything is unclear.
Side effects
Common side effects
- Sleepiness
- Dizziness
- Blurry vision
- Urine turning brown, black, or green (harmless)
Warnings
- Don't drive until you know how it affects you.
- Older adults are more likely to fall.
Other medicines, foods, and alcohol
- Alcohol, opioids, and sedating medicines add to drowsiness.
Tell your provider and pharmacist about every medicine, vitamin, and supplement you take.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Talk with your provider.
Missed doses, overdose, and storage
If you miss a dose
This medicine is often taken only when needed. If you take it on a schedule, take a missed dose when you remember, unless it's almost time for the next one. Don't double up.
If someone takes too much
Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 or get help online at poison.org. Call 911 if the person collapses, has a seizure, has trouble breathing, or can't be woken.
Storing it
Store at room temperature, away from heat and moisture (not in the bathroom), and out of reach of children and pets.
Conditions it's used for
Sources
- DailyMed: FDA drug label for Methocarbamol (U.S. National Library of Medicine)
- MedlinePlus: Drugs, herbs, and supplements
- FDA: Drugs@FDA
Last updated 2026-11-13.