What it is and what it is used for

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Other medicines and Methocarbamol If you are taking any of the following medicines, you should tell your doctor or pharmacist as Methocarbamol may interact with them:

• Barbiturates which can be taken for epilepsy or to help you sleep.
• Appetite suppressants to help you lose weight.
• Medicines for stomach upsets or sea-sickness (anticholinergics).
• Psychotropic drugs for the treatment of anxiety, depression or other mental illnesses.
• Pyridostigmine bromide, which is used for myasthenia gravis. You should not take methocarbamol if you have pathological muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis).
• If you are due to have anaesthetic for any reason, tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking Methocarbamol.

are allergic to methocarbamol, or have had any problems in the past with medicines containing methocarbamol are allergic to any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6) have ever suffered any brain damage or coma suffer from epilepsy or convulsions suffer from muscle weakness (a disease called myasthenia gravis)

Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Methocarbamol. Tell your doctor or pharmacist before taking Methocarbamol if you:

• are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
• are breastfeeding
• have, or have had, any kidney or liver problems
• are having any medical investigations or tests as Methocarbamol could interfere with the results. Tell your doctor that you are taking Methocarbamol before you have the test. Children and adolescents This medicinal product is not intended for use in children and adolescents as safety and efficacy in these patient groups have not been established.

Information on Sodium content This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per filmcoated tablet, that is to say essentially 'sodium-free'.

What you need to know before you take it

e Methocarbamol Do not take Methocarbamol if you:

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Methocarbamol with alcohol Consumption of alcohol during methocarbamol treatment may potentiate the effect of the medicine. Do not drink alcohol while you are taking methocarbamol. Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility Pregnancy There is no experience available concerning the use of methocarbamol during pregnancy. The potential risk to humans is not known. You should not take methocarbamol during pregnancy.

How to take it

Methocarbamol Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Adults: Take TWO tablets with a little water, FOUR times a day. Sometimes a lower dose may be sufficient. You should spread the doses as evenly as possible over a 24-hour period. Elderly: older patients may only need half the usual dose to give the same relief from the pain and muscle spasms. Children: These tablets should not be given to children Liver impairment: you may need a longer interval between taking the tablets if you have liver disease. You should always follow your doctor's instructions carefully. These tablets are for short-term treatment. Take them for as long as your doctor has recommended, or until you no longer need them to ease the pain. Return any unused tablets to your pharmacist.

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Method of administration Methocarbamol is for oral use. Swallow the film-coated tablets with plenty of water. The film-coated tablets should be taken for as long as the symptoms of muscle tightness persist, but no longer than 30 days. If you take more Methocarbamol than you should Contact your doctor immediately, go or take the person to the Accident and Emergency Department of your local hospital. Always take the bottle of Methocarbamol with you, even if it is empty. If you forget to take Methocarbamol

Possible side effects

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Marketing Authorisation Holder Milpharm Limited 1 Roundwood Avenue Stockley Park, Uxbridge UB11 1AF United Kingdom Manufacturer APL Swift Services (Malta) Limited HF26, Hal Far Industrial Estate, Hal Far, Birzebbugia, BBG 3000, Malta Or Milpharm Limited 1 Roundwood Avenue Stockley Park, Uxbridge UB11 1AF United Kingdom Or Generis Farmacêutica, S.A., Rua João de Deus, n.o 19, Venda Nova, 2700-487 Amadora, Portugal This leaflet was last revised in 10/2025.

How to store it

Methocarbamol Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and bottle after EXP. The first two numbers indicate the month; the last four numbers indicate the year. The expiry date refers to the last date of that month. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.

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Contents of the pack and other information

What Methocarbamol contains The active substance is methocarbamol Each film-coated tablet contains 750 mg methocarbamol The other ingredients are: Tablet core: maize starch, sodium starch glycolate (Type – A), povidone (K-30), sodium laurilsulfate, talc and magnesium stearate Tablet coat: hypromellose 2910 (6mPas), titanium dioxide and macrogol 400.

Take your normal dose when you remember. Always leave at least 4 hours before taking any more tablets. DO NOT TAKE A DOUBLE DOSE OF TABLETS TO MAKE UP FOR A MISSED DOSE.

What Methocarbamol looks like and contents of the pack Methocarbamol 750 mg film-coated tablets are white, film coated, capsule shaped biconvex tablet, debossed with 'METT' on one side and '750' on the other side.

4. Possible side effects

Methocarbamol 750 mg film-coated tablets are supplied in a white opaque round HDPE container.

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Pack sizes: 100 film-coated tablets.

If you notice any of the following rare symptoms, you should STOP taking your tablets and tell your doctor immediately:

• confusion, convulsions, fits, and rash or swelling of the face or neck and shortness of breath which may be a sign of an allergy Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people): Conjunctivitis, headache, dizziness, metallic taste, decreased blood pressure, nasal congestion, angioedema (acute-onset swelling of parts of the tissue and skin), rash, itching, nettle rash (urticaria), fever Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people): Anaphylactic reactions (allergic hypersensitivity reactions), loss of appetite, restlessness, anxiety, confusion, fainting, involuntary eye movement, giddiness, trembling, seizures, impaired vision, slow heart beat, hot flushes, retching (nausea) and vomiting Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data): Drowsiness, disturbance of coordination Reporting of side effects If your child gets any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting