Robaxisal (Methocarbamol and Aspirin) Patient Information: How Should I Take the Drug at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Introduction

Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a fancy way to describe muscle pain. It refers to pain and inflammation in the body's soft tissues.

Myofascial pain is a chronic condition that affects the fascia (connective tissue that covers the muscles). Myofascial pain syndrome may involve either a single muscle or a muscle group. In some cases, the area where a person experiences the pain may not be where the myofascial pain generator is located. Experts believe that the actual site of the injury or the strain prompts the development of a trigger point that, in turn, causes pain in other areas. This situation is known as referred pain.

What causes myofascial pain?

Myofascial pain may develop from a muscle injury or from excessive strain on a particular muscle or muscle group, ligament or tendon. Other causes include:

Injury to intervertebral disc
General fatigue

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Robaxisal Patient Information including How Should I Take

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking aspirin and methocarbamol (Robaxisal)?

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have

kidney disease,
liver disease,
a stomach or intestinal ulcer,
a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder.

You may not be able to take aspirin and methocarbamol, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.

It is not known whether aspirin and methocarbamol will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take aspirin and methocarbamol without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether aspirin and methocarbamol passes into breast milk.Do not take aspirin and methocarbamol without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Do not use any medication that contains aspirin to treat a child or teenager who has a fever, flu symptoms, or chicken pox without first talking to a doctor. In children younger than 20 years of age, aspirin may increase the risk of Reye's syndrome, a rare but often fatal condition.

How should I take aspirin and methocarbamol (Robaxisal)?

Take aspirin and methocarbamol exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

Take each dose with a full glass of water.

Do not take more of this medication than is prescribed. If the pain is not being adequately treated, talk to your doctor.

Store aspirin and methocarbamol at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

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