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Methocarbamol tablets USP are contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to methocarbamol or to any of the tablet components.

Since methocarbamol may possess a general CNS depressant effect, patients receiving methocarbamol tablets USP should be cautioned about combined effects with alcohol and other CNS depressants. Safe use of methocarbamol tablets USP 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 methocarbamol. Therefore, methocarbamol tablets USP 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 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 methocarbamol therapy does not adversely affect their ability to engage in such activities.

Pregnancy Teratogenic effects -Pregnancy Category C Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with methocarbamol. It is also not known whether methocarbamol can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Methocarbamol tablets USP should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed. Safe use of methocarbamol tablets USP 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 methocarbamol. Therefore, methocarbamol tablets USP should not be used in women who are or may become pregnant and particularly …