Tablets (adults and children over 16 years old): The typical starting dose is 1,500 mg by mouth four times a day. After the first 2 or 3 days, the dose will be lowered to 750 mg to 1,000 mg by mouth 3 or 4 times a day. Methocarbamol tablets are not FDA-approved for use in children under 16 years old.
Injection:
- Muscle spasms (adults over 18): For moderate pain, the typical dose is 1,000 mg injected into a muscle or infused through an IV one time only. For severe pain or after surgery, the typical dose is 1,000 mg injected into a muscle or infused through an IV every 8 hours for no more than 3 days.
- Tetanus (adults over 18 years old): The typical dose is 1,000 mg to 2,000 mg infused through an IV every 6 hours until you can take oral tablets.
- Tetanus (children under 18 years old): The dose for children is based on weight. The typical dose is 15 mg/kg infused through an IV every 6 hours until you can take oral tablets.
