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US brand names:Compounded Methocarbamol
Methocarbamol Compounded Oral is dosed at 22–44 mg/kg PO q8-12h in dogs, per ROBAXIN-V TABLETS - Methocarbamol Tablet [US Product Label for Dogs and Cats]. Zoetis; 2003. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=090a3d3d-92c3-4c30-a648-436461f81702 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.882 (2026-08-01).. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Centrally acting muscle relaxant that depresses polysynaptic reflexes. Exact mechanism unknown but likely involves carbamic acid ester CNS depression.
Compounded for easier dosing in small animals. Sedation and weakness at higher doses. Do not combine with other CNS depressants. Available commercially as tablets/injection.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 22–44 mg/kg | q8-12h | Moderate | ROBAXIN-V TABLETS - Methocarbamol Tablet [US Product Label for Dogs and Cats]. Zoetis; 2003. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=090a3d3d-92c3-4c30-a648-436461f81702 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.882 (2026-08-01). |
| Cat (Domestic) | PO | 22–44 mg/kg | q8-12h | Weak | ROBAXIN-V TABLETS - Methocarbamol Tablet [US Product Label for Dogs and Cats]. Zoetis; 2003. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=090a3d3d-92c3-4c30-a648-436461f81702 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.882 (2026-08-01). |
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