This product is used to treat muscle spasm/pain.
Methocarbamol helps to relax the muscles. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that helps to decrease pain and
swelling.
Take this medication by mouth with or without food as
directed by your doctor. Do not increase your dose or use this drug more
often or for longer than prescribed. Your condition will not improve any
faster, and your risk of side effects will increase. Take this medication
with a full glass of water (8 ounces/240 milliliters) unless your doctor
directs you otherwise. Do not lie down for at least 10 minutes after taking
this medication. If you have stomach upset while taking this medication,
take it with food or milk.
The dosage is based on your medical condition and
response to treatment. To reduce your risk of stomach bleeding and other
side effects, take this medication at the lowest effective dose for the
shortest possible time.
If you are taking this drug "as needed" (not on a
regular schedule), remember that pain medications work best if they are
used as the first signs of pain occur. If you wait until the symptoms have
worsened, the medicine may not work as well.
Tell your doctor if your condition gets worse or if it
lasts for more than 5 days.
See also Warning section.
Upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, diarrhea,
constipation, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, or drowsiness may
occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or
pharmacist promptly.
Remember that this medication has been prescribed
because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the
risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious
side effects.
This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check
your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are
high.
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side
effects, including:
- hearing changes (such as ringing in the ears)
- difficult/painful swallowing
- fast/pounding heartbeat
- unexplained stiff neck
- signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of
urine)
- mental/mood changes (such as confusion, forgetfulness)
- vision changes (such as blurred vision)
- frequent/painful urination
- easy bruising/bleeding
- symptoms of heart failure (such as swelling ankles/feet,
unusual tiredness, unusual/sudden weight gain)
This drug may rarely cause serious (possibly fatal)
liver disease. Get medical help right away if you have any symptoms of
liver damage, including:
- nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop
- loss of appetite
- dark urine
- stomach/abdominal pain
- yellowing eyes/skin
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare.
However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a
serious allergic reaction, including:
- fever
- swollen lymph nodes
- rash
- itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
- severe dizziness
- trouble breathing
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If
you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or
pharmacist.
In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at
www.fda.gov/medwatch.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about
side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at
1-866-234-2345.
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or
pharmacist if you are allergic to methocarbamol or ibuprofen; or to aspirin
or other NSAIDs (such as naproxen, celecoxib); or if you have any other
allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause
allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more
details.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or
pharmacist your medical history, especially of:
- asthma (including a history of worsening breathing after
taking aspirin or other NSAIDs)
- growths in the nose (nasal polyps)
- stomach/intestine/esophagus problems (such as bleeding,
heartburn, ulcers)
- liver disease
- heart disease (such as previous heart attack)
- blood disorders (such as anemia, bleeding/clotting
problems)
- stroke
- high blood pressure
Kidney problems can sometimes occur with the use of
NSAID medications, including ibuprofen. Problems are more likely to occur
if you are dehydrated, have heart failure or kidney disease, are an older
adult, or if you take certain medications (see also Drug Interactions
section). Drink plenty of fluids as directed by your doctor to prevent
dehydration and tell your doctor right away if you have a change in the
amount of urine.
This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. Alcohol or
marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use
machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely.
Avoid alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana
(cannabis).
This medicine may cause stomach bleeding. Daily use of
alcohol and tobacco, especially when combined with this medicine, may
increase your risk for stomach bleeding. Avoid alcohol and stop smoking.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about
all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription
drugs, and herbal products).
This medication may make you more sensitive to the sun.
Limit your time in the sun. Avoid tanning booths and sunlamps. Use
sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. Tell your doctor
right away if you get sunburned or have skin
blisters/redness.
Older adults may be at greater risk for
stomach/intestinal bleeding, kidney problems, heart attack, stroke,
slow/shallow breathing, drowsiness, dizziness, and confusion. Drowsiness,
dizziness and confusion can increase the risk of falling.
Before using this medication, women of childbearing age
should talk with their doctor(s) about the benefits and risks. Tell your
doctor if you are pregnant or if you plan to become pregnant. This
medication may harm an unborn baby and cause problems with normal
labor/delivery. It is not recommended for use in pregnancy from 20 weeks
until delivery. If your doctor decides that you need to use this medication
between 20 and 30 weeks of pregnancy, you should use the lowest effective
dose for the shortest possible time. You should not use this medication
after 30 weeks of pregnancy.
It is unknown if methocarbamol passes into breast milk.
Ibuprofen passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before
breastfeeding.
Drug interactions may change how your medications work
or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not
contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you
use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and
share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the
dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.
Some products that may interact with this drug
include:
- aliskiren
- ACE inhibitors (such as captopril, lisinopril)
- angiotensin II receptor blockers (such as losartan,
valsartan)
- cidofovir
- corticosteroids (such as dexamethasone)
- lithium
- methotrexate
- "water pills" (diuretics such as furosemide)
This medication may increase the risk of bleeding when
taken with other drugs that also may cause bleeding. Examples include
anti-platelet drugs such as clopidogrel, "blood thinners" such as
dabigatran/enoxaparin/warfarin, among others.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other
products that cause drowsiness such as opioid pain or cough relievers (such
as codeine, hydrocodone), alcohol, marijuana (cannabis), drugs for sleep or
anxiety (such as alprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem), other muscle relaxants
(such as carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine), or antihistamines (such as
cetirizine, diphenhydramine).
Check the labels on all your medicines (such as allergy
or cough-and-cold products) because they may contain ingredients that cause
drowsiness. Ask your pharmacist about using those products
safely.
Check all prescription and nonprescription medicine
labels carefully since many medications contain pain relievers/fever
reducers (including aspirin, NSAIDs such as celecoxib, ketorolac, or
naproxen). These drugs are similar to ibuprofen and may increase your risk
of side effects if taken together. However, if your doctor has told you to
take low-dose aspirin to prevent heart attack or stroke (usually 81-162
milligrams a day), you should keep taking the aspirin unless your doctor
tells you not to. Daily use of ibuprofen may decrease aspirin's ability to
prevent heart attack/stroke. Talk to your doctor about using a different
medication (such as acetaminophen) to treat pain/fever. If you must take
ibuprofen, talk to your doctor about taking immediate-release aspirin (not
enteric-coated/EC) while taking ibuprofen. Take ibuprofen at least 8 hours
before or at least 2 hours after your aspirin dose. Do not increase your
daily dose of aspirin or change the way you take aspirin/other medications
without your doctor's approval.
This medication may interfere with certain lab tests
(such as 5-HIAA/VMA urine screening tests), possibly causing false test
results. Make sure lab personnel and all your doctors know you use this
drug.
If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such
as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison
control center right away. US residents can call 1-800-222-1222. Canada
residents can call 1-844-764-7669. Symptoms of overdose may include: severe
drowsiness/dizziness, severe stomach pain, seizures.
Do not share this medication with others.
This medication has been prescribed for your current
condition only. Do not use it later for another condition unless your
doctor directs you to do so. A different medication may be necessary in
that case.
Lab and/or medical tests (such as blood pressure,
complete blood count, liver/kidney function) may be done while you are
taking this medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your
doctor for more details.
If you are taking this drug on a regular schedule (not
just "as needed") and you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If
it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next
dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch
up.
Store at room temperature away from light and moisture.
Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and
pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them
into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when
it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste
disposal company.