Definition: A centrally acting muscle relaxant whose mode of action has not been established. It is used as an adjunct in the symptomatic treatment of musculoskeletal conditions associated with painful muscle spasm. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1206)
Other names Guaiphenesin Carbamate; Whitehall Robins Brand of Methocarbamol; Carbamate, Guaiphenesin; Whitehall-Robins Brand of Methocarbamol; Shire Brand of Methocarbamol; Schwarz Brand of Methocarbamol; Robaxin; Parmed Brand of Methocarbamol; Parabaxin; Ortoton; Lumirelax; Ipsen Brand of Methocarbamol; Bastian Brand of Methocarbamol; Alpharma Brand of Methocarbamol