Chemical formula: C₁₁H₁₅NO₅ Molecular mass: 241.241 g/mol PubChem compound: 4107
Methocarbamol is a centrally acting muscle relaxant. Its muscle relaxing action is the result of the inhibition of polysynaptic reflexes in the spinal marrow and subcortical centres.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| M03BA03 | Methocarbamol | M Musculo-skeletal system → M03 Muscle relaxants → M03B Muscle relaxants, centrally acting agents → M03BA Carbamic acid esters |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| METHOCARBAMOL NEURAXPHARM Film-coated tablet | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| ROBAXIN Solution for injection | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/Old |
Methocarbamol is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)Canada (CA)
Ecuador (EC)France (FR)Japan (JP)Mexico (MX)
Poland (PL)Spain (ES)Tunisia (TN)Turkey (TR)
United Kingdom (UK)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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