FDA label
What is methocarbamol used for?
The FDA-approved uses of methocarbamol, quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label says: “Methocarbamol tablets, USP are indicated as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions. The mode of action of methocarbamol has not been clearly identified, but may be related to its sedative properties. Methocarbamol does not directly relax tense skeletal muscles in man.”
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Methocarbamol, tablet
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Solco Healthcare LLC (ANDA086988). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Methocarbamol tablets, USP are indicated as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions. The mode of action of methocarbamol has not been clearly identified, but may be related to its sedative properties. Methocarbamol does not directly relax tense skeletal muscles in man.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 32863f21-30ff-4a8b-a2e6-8ab14a37af0d, version 13, effective September 25, 2025. NDC 43547-226, one of 104 listings for this product.
Questions
What is methocarbamol used for?
The FDA label says: “Methocarbamol tablets, USP are indicated as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions. The mode of action of methocarbamol has not been clearly identified, but may be related to its sedative properties. Methocarbamol does not directly relax tense skeletal muscles in man.”
What drug class is methocarbamol?
FDA lists methocarbamol in the Muscle Relaxant established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.
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