Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain

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Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain uses

Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain consists of Aspirin, Methocarbamol.

Aspirin:


Pharmacological action

Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain is a NSAIDs. It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic effect, and inhibits platelet aggregation. The mechanism of action is associated with inhibition of COX activity - the main enzyme metabolism of arachidonic acid which is a precursor of prostaglandins which play a major role in the pathogenesis of inflammation, pain and fever. Reduction of prostaglandins (mainly E1) in the thermoregulation center leads to a decrease in body temperature due to expansion of blood vessels of the skin and increase perspiration. Analgesic effect of Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Aspirin) is due to both central and peripheral effects. Reduces aggregation, platelet adhesion and thrombus formation through suppression of synthesis of thromboxane A2 in platelets.

Reduces mortality and risk of myocardial infarction in unstable stenocardia. It is effective in primary prevention of cardio-vascular system and secondary prevention of myocardial infarction. At a daily dose of 6 g or more inhibits the synthesis of prothrombin in the liver and increases the prothrombin time. Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Aspirin) increases fibrinolytic activity of plasma and reduces the concentration of vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors (II, VII, IX, X). Increases the rate of hemorrhagic complications in carrying out surgical procedures, increases the risk of bleeding during therapy with anticoagulants. It stimulates the excretion of uric acid (violating its reabsorption in the renal tubules) but in high doses. The blockade of COX-1 in the mucosa of the stomach leads to inhibition of gastroprotective prostaglandins, which may lead to ulceration of the mucous membrane and subsequent bleeding.

Pharmacokinetics

When administered orally Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Aspirin) is rapidly absorbed mainly from the proximal small intestine and to a lesser extent from the stomach. The presence of food in the stomach significantly affects the absorption of Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Aspirin).

Metabolised in the liver by hydrolysis with the formation of salicylic acid with subsequent conjugation with glycine or two drugs. The concentration of salicylates in blood plasma is variable.

About 80% of salicylic acid binds to plasma proteins. Salicylates easily penetrate into many tissues and body fluids, including the cerebrospinal, peritoneal and synovial fluid. In small quantities salicylates are found in brain tissue, traces - in bile, sweat and feces. Quickly penetrates the placental barrier in small amounts excreted in breast milk.

For newborns salicylates may displace bilirubin from its association with albumin and promote bilirubin encephalopathy.

Penetration into the joint cavity is accelerated in the presence of hyperemia and edema, and slows down in the proliferative phase of inflammation.

If you have acidosis most of salicylate becomes unionized acid, good penetration into the tissue, including in the brain.

Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Aspirin) withdraws mainly by active secretion in the tubules of the kidneys in unchanged form (60%) and in the form of metabolites. The withdraw of unchanged salicylate is dependent on the pH of urine (for alkalinization of urine increases ionized salicylates, worsening their reabsorption and increases excretion). T1/2 of Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Aspirin) is approximately 15 minutes. T1/2 of salicylate at a reception in low doses is 2-3 h, with an increase in dose may increase to 15-30 hours. Newborns' elimination of salicylate is much slower than in adults.

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Why is Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain prescribed?

Rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis, infectious-allergic myocarditis, fever during infectious and inflammatory diseases, pain syndrome, weak and medium intensity of various origins (including neuralgia, myalgia, headache); based prevention of thrombosis and embolism, primary and secondary prevention of myocardial infarction, prevention of violations of cerebral circulation by ischemic type.

In the clinical immunology and allergy: a gradually increasing doses for a prolonged "aspirin" desensitization and the formation of stable tolerance to NSAIDs in patients with "aspirin asthma" and "aspirin triad."

Dosage and administration

Individual. For oral administration dosing of Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain regimen depends on indication for use. Usual adult dose when used as antipyretic and analgesic is 500-1000 mg / day (up to 3 g) were divided into 3 admission.

In myocardial infarction, as well as for secondary prevention in patients after myocardial infarction - 40-325 mg 1 time a day (usually 160 mg). As an inhibitor of platelet aggregation - a dose of 300-325 mg / day, for a long time. At the dynamic circulatory disorders in men, cerebral thromboembolism, including to prevent a recurrence - 325 mg / day with gradual increase to a maximum of 1 g / day. For prevention of thrombosis or occlusion of the aortic shunt - by 325 mg every 7 h after intranasal gastric tube set, and then - through the mouth to 325 mg 3 times a day (usually in combination with dipyridamole, which abolished after 1 week, continuing the long-term treatment with Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Aspirin)).

Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Aspirin) side effects, adverse reactions

Digestive system: nausea, vomiting, anorexia, epigastric pain, diarrhea; rarely - occurrence of erosive and ulcerative lesions, bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract, abnormal liver function.

Central nervous system: long-term use may be dizziness, headache, reversible visual disturbances, tinnitus, aseptic meningitis.

Hemopoietic system: rarely - thrombocytopenia, anemia.

Blood coagulation system: rarely - haemorrhagic syndrome, prolongation of bleeding time.

Urinary system: rarely - renal dysfunction, with prolonged use - acute kidney failure, nephrotic syndrome.

Allergic reactions: rarely - skin rash, Quincke's edema, bronchospasm, "aspirin triad" (a combination of bronchial asthma, recurrent nasal polyposis, and paranasal sinuses and intolerance of Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Aspirin) and medicines pirazolonic series).

Other: in some cases - Reye syndrome, long-term use - increased symptoms of chronic heart failure.

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Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain contraindications

Exacerbation phase of erosive-ulcerative lesions in the gastrointestinal tract, gastro-intestinal bleeding, "aspirin triad", a history of indications urticaria, rhinitis, caused by taking Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Aspirin) and other NSAIDs, hemophilia, hemorrhagic diathesis, gipoprotrombinemii, dissecting aneurysm of the aorta, portal hypertension, deficiency of vitamin K, liver and / or renal failure, deficiency of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, Reye syndrome, children's age (under 15 years - the risk of developing Reye syndrome in children with hyperthermia on a background of viral diseases), I and III trimester of pregnancy, lactation, hypersensitivity to Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Aspirin) and other salicylates.

Using during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (acetylsalicylic acid) is contraindicated in I and III trimester of pregnancy. In pregnancy trimester II can a one-off reception on the strict condition.

This medication has a teratogenic effect: when used in the I trimester leads to top palatoschisis, in the III trimester - cause inhibition of labor (inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis), premature closure of the ductus arteriosus in the fetus, pulmonary vascular hyperplasia and hypertension in the pulmonary circulation.

Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Aspirin) (acetylsalicylic acid) is excreted in breast milk, which increases the risk of bleeding in a child due to dysfunction of platelets, and therefore should not be applied Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Aspirin) in the mother during lactation.

Special instructions

Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Aspirin) with caution used in patients with liver diseases and kidney, bronchial asthma, erosive and ulcerative lesions, and bleeding from the digestive tract in history, with increased bleeding or while holding anticoagulant therapy, decompensated congestive heart failure.

Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Aspirin) even in small doses reduces the excretion of uric acid from the organism that can cause an acute attack of gout in predisposed patients. When conducting long-term therapy and / or use of Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Aspirin) in high doses required medical supervision and regular monitoring of hemoglobin levels.

The use of Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Aspirin) as anti-inflammatory drugs in a daily dose of 5-8 g is limited due to the high probability of adverse effects from the gastrointestinal tract.

Before surgery to reduce bleeding during surgery and postoperative period should stop taking salicylates for 5-7 days.

During prolonged therapy is necessary to conduct a general analysis of blood and study of occult blood.

The use of Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Aspirin) is contraindicated in pediatrics, as in the case of viral infection in children under the influence of Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Aspirin) increases the risk of developing Reye syndrome. Symptoms of Reye syndrome are prolonged vomiting, acute encephalopathy, liver enlargement.

Duration of treatment (without consulting a doctor) with Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Aspirin) should not exceed 7 days when administered as analgesic and more than 3 days as an antipyretic.

During treatment the patient should abstain from alcohol.

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Precautionary measures

Undesirable combined use with other NSAIDs and glucocorticoids. For 5-7 days before surgery should stop taking.

The probability of NSAID-gastropathy decreases in the appointment after a meal, use of tablets with buffer additives or coated with a special enteric-soluble shell. The risk of hemorrhagic complications is minimal when used in doses less than 100 mg / day.

Note that in predisposed patients Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Aspirin) (even in small doses) reduces the excretion of uric acid from the body and can cause the development of acute attack of gout.

During prolonged therapy should regularly carry out the analysis of blood and to investigate faeces for occult blood. In connection with the observed cases hepatogenic encephalopathy is not recommended for relief of fever syndrome in children.

Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Aspirin) drug interactions

With simultaneous use of antacids containing magnesium and / or aluminum hydroxide, slow down and reduce the absorption of Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Aspirin).

With simultaneous use of calcium channel blockers, means limiting intake of calcium or increasing the excretion of calcium from the body, increases the risk of bleeding.

With simultaneous use with Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Aspirin) enhances the action of heparin and indirect anticoagulants, hypoglycemic funds derived sulfonylureas, insulin, methotrexate, phenytoin, valproic acid.

With simultaneous use of Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Aspirin) with SCS increases the risk of ulcerogenic effect and occurrence of gastrointestinal bleeding.

With simultaneous use of decreasing the effectiveness of diuretics (spironolactone, furosemide).

With simultaneous use of other NSAIDs increases the risk of side effects. Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Aspirin) may reduce plasma concentrations indomethacin, piroxicam.

With simultaneous use of gold drugs Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Aspirin) can induce liver damage.

With simultaneous use decreases effectiveness of uricosuric medications (including probenecid, sulfinpirazon, benzbromarone).

With simultaneous use of Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Aspirin) and alendronate sodium may develop severe esophagitis.

With simultaneous use of griseofulvin may be in breach Absorption of Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Aspirin).

There is one case of spontaneous hemorrhage in the iris while taking Ginkgo Biloba extract on the background of prolonged use of Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Aspirin) in a dose of 325 mg / day. It is believed that this may be due to additive inhibitory effect on platelet aggregation.

With simultaneous use of dipyridamole may increase Cmax of salicylate in plasma and AUC.

When applied simultaneously with Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Aspirin) increased concentration of digoxin, barbiturates and lithium salts in the blood plasma.

With simultaneous use of salicylates in high doses with carbonic anhydrase inhibitors can intoxication salicylates.

Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Aspirin) in doses of less than 300 mg have little effect on the effectiveness of captopril and enalapril. When Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Aspirin) (acetylsalicylic acid) is admistered in high doses may decrease the effectiveness of captopril and enalapril.

With simultaneous application of caffeine increases the rate of absorption, plasma concentrations and bioavailability of Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Aspirin).

With simultaneous use of Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Aspirin) with metoprolol may increase Cmax of salicylate in blood plasma.

In the application of pentazocine on the background of long-term use of Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Aspirin) in high doses there is a risk of severe adverse reactions in the kidneys.

With simultaneous application phenylbutazone reduces uricosuria caused by Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Aspirin).

With simultaneous application of ethanol may exacerbate the effects of Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Aspirin) on the gastrointestinal tract.

Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain in case of emergency / overdose

May occur after receiving a single large dose or prolonged use. If a single dose of less than 150 mg / kg, acute poisoning feel light, 150-300 mg / kg - moderate, when using higher doses - heavy.

Symptoms: salicylism syndrome (nausea, vomiting, tinnitus, blurred vision, dizziness, severe headache, malaise, fever - a poor prognostic sign in adults). More severe poisoning - stupor, convulsions and coma, noncardiogenic pulmonary edema, abrupt dehydration, violations ABE (initially - respiratory alkalosis, then - metabolic acidosis), renal failure and shock.

In chronic overdose concentration determined in plasma are poorly correlated with the severity of intoxication. The greatest risk of chronic intoxication is found among elderly people at reception for a few days more than 100 mg / kg / day. In children and elderly patients the initial signs of salicylism are not always visible, and therefore desirable to periodically determine the concentration of salicylates in the blood. Level above 70 mg% indicates moderate or severe poisoning; above 100 mg% - on extremely heavy, a poor prognosis. If poisoning moderate require hospitalization for at least 24 hours.

Treatment: the provocation of vomiting, the appointment of activated charcoal and laxatives, monitoring ABE and electrolyte balance, depending on the state of metabolism - the introduction of sodium bicarbonate, solution of sodium citrate or sodium lactate. Raising reserve alkalinity increases the excretion of Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Aspirin) by alkalinization of urine. Alkalinization of urine is shown at the level of salicylates above 40 mg%, is provided in / by infusion of sodium bicarbonate - 88 mEq in 1 liter of 5% glucose solution, the rate of 10-15 ml / kg / h. Restoring BCC and induction of diuresis (achieved by introducing a bicarbonate in the same dose and dilution, repeat 2-3 times); should be aware that intense infusion fluid elderly patients may lead to pulmonary edema. Not recommended the use of acetazolamide for alkalinization of urine (may cause acidemia and enhance the toxic effect of salicylates). Hemodialysis is shown at the level of salicylates over 100-130 mg%, and in patients with chronic poisoning - 40 mg% or lower in the presence of witnesses (refractory acidosis, progressive deterioration, severe damage of the CNS, pulmonary edema and renal failure). When pulmonary edema - a mixture of artificial ventilation, oxygen enriched, in the mode of positive end-expiratory pressure, to treat cerebral edema apply hyperventilation and osmotic diuresis.

Methocarbamol:



Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol) TABLETS, USP

Rev. 03/11

Rx Only

DESCRIPTION:

Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol) Tablets, USP, a carbamate derivative of guaifenesin, are a central nervous system (CNS) depressant with sedative and musculoskeletal relaxant properties. The structural formula is:


The chemical name for Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol) is 3-(2-Methoxyphenoxy)-1,2-propanediol 1-carbamate and has the empirical formula C11H15NO5. Its molecular weight is 241.24.

Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol) is a white powder, sparingly soluble in water and chloroform, soluble in alcohol (only with heating) and propylene glycol, and insoluble in benzene and n-hexane.

Each tablet, for oral administration, contains 500 mg or 750 mg of Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol), USP. In addition each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, Lactose Monohydrate, Magnesium Stearate, Methylcellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Pregelatinized Starch and Sodium Starch Glycolate.

Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol) structural formula

CLINICAL

Pharmacology:

The mechanism of action of Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain in humans has not been established, but may be due to general central nervous system (CNS) depression. It has no direct action on the contractile mechanism of striated muscle, the motor end plate or the nerve fiber.

Pharmacokinetics :

In healthy volunteers, the plasma clearance of Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol) ranges between 0.20 and 0.80 L/h/kg, the mean plasma elimination half-life ranges between 1 and 2 hours, and the plasma protein binding ranges between 46% and 50%.

Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol) is metabolized via dealkylation and hydroxylation. Conjugation of Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol) also is likely. Essentially all Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol) metabolites are eliminated in the urine. Small amounts of unchanged Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol) also are excreted in the urine.

Special Populations :

Elderly

The mean elimination half-life of Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol) in elderly healthy volunteers (mean (± SD) age, 69 (± 4) years) was slightly prolonged compared to a younger (mean (± SD) age, 53.3 (± 8.8) years), healthy population (1.5 (±0.4) hours versus 1.1 (±0.27) hours, respectively). The fraction of bound Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol) was slightly decreased in the elderly versus younger volunteers (41 to 43% versus 46 to 50%, respectively).

Renally Impaired

The clearance of Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol) in 8 renally-impaired patients on maintenance hemodialysis was reduced about 40% compared to 17 normal subjects, although the mean (±SD) elimination half-life in these two groups was similar: 1.2 (±0.6) versus 1.1 (±0.3) hours, respectively.

Hepatically Impaired

In 8 patients with cirrhosis secondary to alcohol abuse, the mean total clearance of Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol) was reduced approximately 70% compared to that obtained in 8 age- and weight-matched normal subjects. The mean (±SD) elimination half-life in the cirrhotic patients and the normal subjects was 3.38 (±1.62) hours and 1.11 (±0.27) hours, respectively. The percent of Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol) bound to plasma proteins was decreased to approximately 40 to 45% compared to 46 to 50% in the normal subjects.

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INDICATIONS AND USAGE:

Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol) Tablets 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 Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol) has not been clearly identified, but may be related to its sedative properties. Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol) does not directly relax tense skeletal muscles in man.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

Methocarbamol Tablets are contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol) or to any of the tablet components.

WARNINGS:

Since Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain may possess a general CNS depressant effect, patients receiving Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol) Tablets should be cautioned about combined effects with alcohol and other CNS depressants.

Safe use of Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol) Tablets has not been established with regard to possible adverse effects upon fetal development. There have been reports of fetal and congenital abnormalities following in utero exposure to Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol). Therefore, Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol) Tablets should not be used in women who are or may become pregnant and particularly during early pregnancy unless in the judgment of the physician the potential benefits outweigh the possible hazards (see PRECAUTIONS : Pregnancy ).

Use in Activities Requiring Mental Alertness :

Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol) may impair mental and/or physical abilities required for performance of hazardous tasks, such as operating machinery or driving a motor vehicle. Patients should be cautioned about operating machinery, including automobiles, until they are reasonably certain that Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol) therapy does not adversely affect their ability to engage in such activities.

PRECAUTIONS:

Information for Patients:

Patients should be cautioned that Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain may cause drowsiness or dizziness, which may impair their ability to operate motor vehicles or machinery.

Because Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol) may possess a general CNS-depressant effect, patients should be cautioned about combined effects with alcohol and other CNS depressants.

Drug Interactions:

See WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS for interaction with CNS drugs and alcohol.

Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol) may inhibit the effect of pyridostigmine bromide. Therefore, Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol) should be used with caution in patients with myasthenia gravis receiving anticholinesterase agents.

Drug /Laboratory Test Interactions:

Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain may cause a color interference in certain screening tests for 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) using nitrosonaphthol reagent and in screening tests for urinary vanillylmandelic acid (VMA) using the Gitlow method.

Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility :

Long-term studies to evaluate the carcinogenic potential of Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol) have not been performed. No studies have been conducted to assess the effect of Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol) on mutagenesis or its potential to impair fertility.

Pregnancy

Teratogenic Effects

Pregnancy Category C

Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain. It is also not known whether Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol) can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Methocarbamol Tablets should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

Safe use of Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol) Tablets has not been established with regard to possible adverse effects upon fetal development. There have been reports of fetal and congential abnormalities following in utero exposure to Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol). Therefore, Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol) Tablets should not be used in women who are or may become pregnant and particularly during early pregnancy unless in the judgment of the physician the potential benefits outweigh the possible hazards (see WARNINGS ).

Nursing Mothers

Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol) and/or its metabolites are excreted in the milk of dogs; however, it is not known whether Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol) or its metabolites are excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol) Tablets are administered to a nursing woman.

Pediatric Use

Safety and effectiveness of Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol) Tablets in pediatric patients below the age of 16 have not been established.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

Adverse reactions reported coincident with the administration of Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol) include:

Body as a Whole : Anaphylactic reaction, angioneurotic edema, fever, headache

Car d iovascular System : Bradycardia, flushing, hypotension, syncope, thrombophlebitis

Digestive System : Dyspepsia, jaundice (including cholestatic jaundice), nausea and vomiting

Hemic and Lymphatic S ystem : Leukopenia

Immune System : Hypersensitivity reactions

Nervous System : Amnesia, confusion, diplopia, dizziness or lightheadedness, drowsiness, insomnia, mild muscular incoordination, nystagmus, sedation, seizures (including grand mal), vertigo

Skin and Special Senses : Blurred vision, conjunctivitis, nasal congestion, metallic taste, pruritus, rash, urticaria

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. at 1-877-233-2001, or the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

OVERDOSAGE

Limited information is available on the acute toxicity of Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain. Overdose of Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol) is frequently in conjunction with alcohol or other CNS depressants and includes the following symptoms: nausea, drowsiness, blurred vision, hypotension, seizures, and coma.

In post-marketing experience, deaths have been reported with an overdose of Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol) alone or in the presence of other CNS depressants, alcohol or psychotropic drugs.

Treatment:

Management of overdose includes symptomatic and supportive treatment. Supportive measures include maintenance of an adequate airway, monitoring urinary output and vital signs, and administration of intravenous fluids if necessary. The usefulness of hemodialysis in managing overdose is unknown.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:

500 mg – Adults: Initial dosage, 3 tablets q.i.d.; maintenance dosage, 2 tablets q.i.d.

750 mg – Adults: Initial dosage, 2 tablets q.i.d.; maintenance dosage, 1 tablet q.4h. or 2 tablets t.i.d.

Six grams a day are recommended for the first 48 to 72 hours of treatment. (For severe conditions 8 grams a day may be administered.) Thereafter, the dosage can usually be reduced to approximately 4 grams a day.

HOW SUPPLIED:

Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol) Tablets 500 mg: White, Round Tablets; Debossed “West-ward 290” on one side and Scored on the other side.

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Bottles of 500 tablets

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Unit Dose Box of 100 tablets

Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain (Methocarbamol) Tablets 750 mg: White, Capsule Shaped Tablets; Debossed “WEST-WARD 292” on one side and Scored on the other side.

Bottles of 100 tablets

Bottles of 500 tablets

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Unit Dose Box of 100 tablets

Store at 20-25oC (68-77oF). Protect from light and moisture.

Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP using a child-resistant closure.

Manufactured by:

West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp.

Eatontown, NJ 07724

Revised March 2011

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Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical codes:

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Frequently asked Questions

Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain?

Depending on the reaction of the Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.

Is Extra Strength Muscle and Back Pain addictive or habit forming?

Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.

Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.

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