Is Methocarbamol compatible with breastfeeding? Do we have alternatives for Methocarbamol?

Methocarbamol

July 1, 2015 (Low Risk)

At latest update no relevant data on this subject were found in connection with breastfeeding. Despite excretion into breast milk is likely, the elimination rate is quite rapid.

Whenever possible use a minimal dose and let it to pass two hours until the next feed. Avoid in infants younger than one month of age. Watch for occurrence of symptoms like sedation and feeding refusal in the infant.

Methocarbamol has been used for the treatment of Neonatal Tetanus.

Methocarbamol has the capacity of dyeing body fluids with green and black colors.

Alternatives

We do not have alternatives for Methocarbamol.

Very Low Risk

Compatible. Not risky for breastfeeding or infant.

Low Risk

Moderately safe. Mild risk possible. Follow up recommended. Read the Comment.

High Risk

Poorly safe. Evaluate carefully. Use a safer alternative. Read the Comment.

Very High Risk

Not recommended. Cessation of breastfeeding or alternative.

Writings

  • ميثوكاربامول (Arabic)
  • Метокарбамол (Cyrillic)
  • 美索巴莫 (Chinese)
  • メトカルバモール (Japanese)

Drug trade names

References

  1. PDR.net. Methocarbamol. Drug Summary. 2014 Full text (in our servers)
  2. IQB.es. Metocarbamol. Ficha técnica. 2011 Full text (in our servers)
  3. Baran RB, Rowles B. Factors affecting coloration of urine and feces. J Am Pharm Assoc. 1973Abstract