SPL Set ID: 1dd56e3d-7ca7-1443-e063-6294a90a13c5
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Methocarbamol, a carbamate derivative of guaifenesin, is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant with sedative and musculoskeletal relaxant properties. The chemical name of methocarbamol is 3-(2-methoxyphenoxy)-1,2-propanediol 1-carbamate and has the empirical formula C 11 H 15 NO 5 . Its molecular weight is 241.24. The structural formula is shown below. 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. Methocarbamol tablets, USP are available as blue, capsule-shaped, film-coated tablets containing 1000 mg of methocarbamol, USP for oral administration. The inactive ingredients are FD&C Blue #1 Aluminum Lake, hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate, talc, and titanium dioxide. methocarbamol structural formula