Source: FDA, National Drug Code (US) Revision Year: 2018
ROBAXIN (methocarbamol injection, USP) Injectable, a carbamate derivative of guaifenesin, is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant with sedative and musculoskeletal relaxant properties. It is a sterile, pyrogen-free solution intended for intramuscular or intravenous administration.
Each mL contains: methocarbamol, USP 100 mg, polyethylene glycol 300, NF 0.5 mL, Water for Injection, USP q.s. The pH is adjusted, when necessary, with hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide. The chemical name of methocarbamol is 3‑(2‑methoxyphenoxy)‑1,2-propanediol 1‑carbamate and has the empirical formula of C11H15NO5. Its molecular weight is 241.24. The structural formula is shown below:
Methocarbamol is a white powder, sparingly soluble in water and chloroform, soluble in alcohol (only with heating) and propylene glycol, and insoluble in benzene and n‑hexane.
ROBAXIN Injectable has a pH between 3.5 and 6.0.
AFTER MIXING WITH I.V. INFUSION FLUIDS, DO NOT REFRIGERATE.
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ROBAXIN Injectable (100 mg/mL) supplied in – 10 mL single dose vials in packages of 25 (NDC 0641-6103-25). Store at 20°- 25°C (68°-77°F), excursions permitted to 15°-30°C (59°-86°F). Not made with natural rubber latex. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp. at 1-877-845-0689 or the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. For Product Inquiry call 1-877-845-0689. Manufactured by: WEST-WARD, A HIKMA COMPANY, Eatontown, NJ 07724 USA |
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| ROBAXIN | Canada, Spain, Japan, United Kingdom, United States |
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