See also Warning section.
This combination medication is used to treat muscle
spasm with moderate to severe pain. Methocarbamol helps to relax the
muscles. Acetaminophen helps to decrease the pain. Codeine is an opioid
pain reliever that works in the brain to change how your body feels and
responds to pain.
See also Warning section.
Take this medication by mouth as directed by your
doctor. Do not increase your dose or use this drug more often or for longer
than prescribed. Your condition will not improve any faster, and your risk
of side effects will increase. You may take this drug with or without food.
If you have nausea, it may help to take this drug with food. Ask your
doctor or pharmacist about other ways to decrease nausea (such as lying
down for 1 to 2 hours with as little head movement as
possible).
The dosage is based on your medical condition and
response to treatment. Properly stop the medication when so
directed.
Pain medications work best if they are used as the first
signs of pain occur. If you wait until the pain has worsened, the
medication may not work as well.
If you suddenly stop using this medication, you may have
withdrawal symptoms (such as restlessness, watering eyes, runny nose,
nausea, sweating, muscle aches). To help prevent withdrawal, your doctor
may lower your dose slowly. Withdrawal is more likely if you have used this
medication for a long time or in high doses. Tell your doctor or pharmacist
right away if you have withdrawal.
When this medication is used for a long time, it may not
work as well. Talk with your doctor if this medication stops working
well.
Though it helps many people, this medication may
sometimes cause addiction. This risk may be higher if you have a substance
use disorder (such as overuse of or addiction to drugs/alcohol). Take this
medication exactly as prescribed to lower the risk of addiction. Ask your
doctor or pharmacist for more details.
Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or if it gets
worse, or if you have any new pain.
See also Warning section.
Drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea/vomiting,
stomach upset, blurred vision, or constipation may occur. If any of these
effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist
promptly.
To prevent constipation, eat dietary fiber, drink enough
water, and exercise. You may also need to take a laxative. Ask your
pharmacist which type of laxative is right for you.
To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get
up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Remember that this medication has been prescribed
because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the
risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious
side effects.
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side
effects, including:
- slow heartbeat
- interrupted breathing during sleep (sleep apnea)
- mental/mood changes (such as forgetfulness)
- difficulty urinating
- signs of your adrenal glands not working well (such as loss
of appetite, unusual tiredness, weight loss)
Get medical help right away if you have any very serious
side effects, including:
Codeine is changed into a strong opioid drug (morphine)
in your body. In some people, this change happens faster and more
completely than usual, which increases the risk of very serious side
effects. Get medical help right away if you notice any of the
following:
- slow/shallow breathing
- severe drowsiness/difficulty waking up
- confusion
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare.
However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a
serious allergic reaction, including:
- rash
- itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
- severe dizziness
- trouble breathing
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If
you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or
pharmacist.
In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at
www.fda.gov/medwatch.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about
side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at
1-866-234-2345.
See also Warning section.
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or
pharmacist if you are allergic to methocarbamol, acetaminophen, or codeine;
or to other opioid pain medications (such as morphine); or if you have any
other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can
cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for
more details.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or
pharmacist your medical history, especially of:
- brain disorders (such as head injury, tumor, seizures)
- breathing problems (such as asthma, sleep apnea, chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD)
- stomach/intestinal problems (such as blockage, constipation,
diarrhea due to infection, paralytic ileus)
- liver disease
- kidney disease
- mental/mood disorders (such as confusion, depression,
thoughts of suicide)
- personal or family history of a substance use disorder (such
as overuse of or addiction to drugs/alcohol)
- difficulty urinating (such as due to enlarged prostate)
- gallbladder disease
- disease of the pancreas (pancreatitis)
- obesity
This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy or blur your
vision. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy or drowsy.
Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness or clear
vision until you can do it safely. Avoid alcoholic beverages. Talk to your
doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).
Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about
all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription
drugs, and herbal products).
Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects
of this drug, especially confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, and slow/shallow
breathing. Drowsiness, dizziness, and confusion can increase the risk of
falling.
During pregnancy, this medication should be used only
when clearly needed. It may harm an unborn baby. Discuss the risks and
benefits with your doctor.
This medication passes into breast milk and may have
undesirable effects on a nursing infant, such as unusual sleepiness,
difficulty feeding, trouble breathing, or unusual limpness. Consult your
doctor before breastfeeding.
See also Warning section.
Drug interactions may change how your medications work
or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not
contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you
use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and
share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the
dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.
Some products that may interact with this drug
include:
- certain pain medications (mixed opioid agonist-antagonists
such as butorphanol, nalbuphine, pentazocine)
- naltrexone
- samidorphan
The risk of serious side effects (such as slow/shallow
breathing, severe drowsiness/dizziness) may be increased if this medication
is taken with other products that may also cause drowsiness or breathing
problems. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other products
such as other opioid pain or cough relievers (such as morphine,
hydrocodone), alcohol, marijuana (cannabis), drugs for sleep or anxiety
(such as alprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem), other muscle relaxants (such as
carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine), or antihistamines (such as cetirizine,
diphenhydramine).
Check the labels on all your medicines (such as allergy
or cough-and-cold products) because they may contain ingredients that cause
drowsiness. Ask your pharmacist about using those products
safely.
Other medications can affect the removal of this product
from your body, which may affect how this product works. Examples include
azole antifungals (such as ketoconazole), bupropion, fluoxetine,
levoketoconazole, macrolide antibiotics (such as erythromycin), paroxetine,
quinidine, rifamycins (such as rifabutin, rifampin), ritonavir, certain
drugs used to treat seizures (such as carbamazepine, phenytoin), among
others.
This medication may interfere with certain lab tests
(such as 5-HIAA/VMA urine screening test, amylase/lipase levels), possibly
causing false test results. Make sure lab personnel and all your doctors
know you use this drug.
If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such
as passing out or trouble breathing, give them naloxone if available, then
call 911. If the person is awake and has no symptoms, call a poison control
center right away. US residents can call 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents
can call 1-844-764-7669. Symptoms of overdose may include: severe
drowsiness/dizziness, slow/shallow breathing, nausea, vomiting, loss of
appetite, sweating, stomach/abdominal pain, extreme tiredness, yellowing
eyes/skin, dark urine, seizures, coma.
Do not share this medication with others. Sharing it is
against the law.
This medication has been prescribed for your current
condition only. Do not use it later for another condition unless your
doctor directs you to do so. A different medication may be necessary in
that case.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If
it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next
dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch
up.
Store at room temperature away from light and moisture.
Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and
pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them
into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when
it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste
disposal company.