Methocarbamol Tablets, 750mg

Prescription Muscle Relaxant Tablets for Spasms in Pets

Product Description

Methocarbamol 750mg Tablets are an FDA-approved prescription muscle relaxant that veterinarians use to manage muscle spasms and tremors in dogs, cats, and horses. It works through the central nervous system to calm down abnormal muscle activity without interfering with normal nerve function. It is commonly used for disc disease, acute muscle injuries, and toxin-related tremors including permethrin poisoning in cats. Effects are felt within hours, though the medication needs to be given several times daily to stay effective.

Benefits

• Muscle Spasm and Tremor Relief: Reduces abnormal skeletal muscle contractions and tremors caused by injury, inflammation, disc disease, and toxic exposures in pets.
• Intervertebral Disc Disease Support: Helps manage the painful muscle spasms associated with slipped disc disease in dogs as part of a broader treatment plan.
• Permethrin Toxicity Treatment in Cats: One of the primary treatments for managing muscle tremors in cats accidentally exposed to permethrin-containing dog flea products.
• Toxin-Induced Tremor Management: Used alongside other supportive treatments for muscle tremors caused by strychnine, tremorgenic mycotoxins, and other CNS-stimulating toxins.
• Fast-Acting Relief: Effects are typically seen within hours of the first dose, providing relatively rapid relief from acute muscle spasm and tremor conditions.

Ingredients

Active Ingredients

Methocarbamol 750mg

How to Use

Methocarbamol 750mg Tablets are a prescription-only medication. A valid veterinarian prescription is required to purchase this product.

Please follow your veterinarian's specific instructions for the dosage and administration of this medication for your pet.

Disclaimer: Dosage and administration of this medication must be determined by a licensed veterinarian. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any prescription medication for your pet.

Tucking it inside a soft pill pocket or wrapping it in a pill wrap treat is one of the easiest ways to make the whole process stress-free.

Shop Pill Pockets for Dogs | Shop Pill Pockets for Cats

Additional Information

Precautions

• Known Allergy Contraindication: Do not use in pets with a confirmed hypersensitivity or allergy to methocarbamol.
• Caution in Kidney Disease: Use carefully in pets with renal impairment, as methocarbamol may accumulate in animals with reduced kidney clearance.
• Avoid in Pregnancy and Nursing: The safety of methocarbamol has not been established in pregnant or lactating animals; use only when clearly directed by a veterinarian.
• Caution With CNS Depressants: Use carefully alongside tranquilizers, barbiturates, or other CNS depressants, as additive sedation can occur with concurrent use.
• Short Duration of Action: This medication has a short duration of action and needs to be given multiple times daily to keep muscle relaxation consistent throughout the day.
• Check for Drug Interactions: Before starting treatment, make sure your vet has a full picture of everything your pet is currently taking, especially anything that affects the nervous system.

Possible Side Effects

• Sedation and Weakness: Drowsiness, muscle weakness, and stumbling are commonly reported and are linked to the central nervous system depressant action of this medication.
• Drooling and Vomiting: Excessive salivation and vomiting may occur in dogs and cats, particularly at the start of treatment or at higher doses.
• Urine Discoloration: This medication may turn the urine green, dark brown, or black, which is a harmless effect that goes away once treatment ends.
• Overdose Signs: Extreme sedation, severe incoordination, and loss of reflexes are signs of overdose and need immediate emergency veterinary attention right away.

Storage Information

• Room Temperature Storage: Tablets should be kept in a well-sealed container at room temperature, protected from excess heat and humidity at all times.
• Protect from Moisture and Light: Keeping tablets away from damp environments and direct sunlight helps hold on to their full potency over time.
• Keep Out of Reach: Store the medication safely away from children and other pets not currently being treated with it.

Note: For generic medications, the product image shown may not reflect the actual item received. Generic medications can vary in size, color, and shape between orders depending on the manufacturer. Additionally, your medication may arrive packaged in a HardyPaw Pharmacy vial.

Shipping & Return

We offer ground, express, and priority delivery; see our shipping policy for details.

For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.

Prescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What conditions does methocarbamol treat in dogs, cats, and horses?

Ans: Methocarbamol is used for muscle spasms and tremors tied to injuries, disc disease, and toxin exposures. In cats, it plays a key role in managing tremors from accidental permethrin contact, while in dogs and horses it is often used for strychnine or mycotoxin-related episodes. Your vet will confirm if it suits your pet's situation.

Q2: Why is methocarbamol an important treatment for cats exposed to permethrin?

Ans: Permethrin is found in many dog flea products and is highly dangerous to cats, often triggering severe muscle tremors and seizures that can quickly become life-threatening. Methocarbamol is one of the main medications vets reach for to bring those tremors under control while the body clears the toxin. Any suspected exposure should be treated as an emergency.

Q3: How quickly does methocarbamol work and how long do its effects last?

Ans: Most pets start showing improvement within a few hours of the first dose. That said, the effects do not last very long on their own, which is why your vet will prescribe it to be given several times throughout the day. Keeping up with the schedule is important for consistent muscle relaxation during treatment.

Q4: Is the urine discoloration caused by methocarbamol harmful to pets?

Ans: Not at all. The greenish, dark brown, or even black tint that sometimes shows up in urine during treatment is simply how the body processes and passes the medication. It clears up once the course is finished. That said, it is always worth mentioning any urine changes to your vet at the next visit just to be sure.

Q5: Can methocarbamol be used alongside pain medications for dogs with disc disease?

Ans: Methocarbamol works best as part of a broader plan for disc disease rather than on its own. Vets often bring it in alongside anti-inflammatory or pain relief medications since each one targets a different part of the problem. Your vet will put together the right combination based on how your dog is doing.

Clinical Research

https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/pdf/10.5555/20183347202

https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/4368/8ce8c18bbcc8694a4c1c341a980b86bf0067.pdf