SPL Set ID: 5a48be27-5069-40f3-85de-86f248ae232f
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Methocarbamol Tablets, USP, 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 tablet USP, 500 mg is available as a white, round, scored, film-coated tablet, debossed “ASC” over the score on one side and “500” on the other side. Methocarbamol tablet USP, 750 mg is available as white, capsule-shaped, film-coated tablet, debossed “ASC” on one side and “750” on the other side. Each tablet for oral administration contains 500 mg or 750 mg methocarbamol. Inactive ingredients include colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, lecithin, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc and titanium dioxide. chemicalstructure