G 500 Pill — ORANGE ROUND, 13mm — Methocarbamol

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Imprint	G / 500
Colour	ORANGE
Shape	ROUND
Size	13
Strength	METHOCARBAMOL 500 mg
Dosage form	Tablet, Coated
Manufacturer	DIRECT RX
NDC	61919-610
Schedule	—
Availability	—
Ingredients	METHOCARBAMOL[METHOCARBAMOL]

What does this imprint mean?

The imprint "G 500" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.

Active ingredient

Methocarbamol

Uses and warnings

No boxed warning. Contraindicated in patients "hypersensitive to methocarbamol or to any of the tablet components." Key warnings include additive CNS depression with "combined effects with alcohol and other CNS depressants"; a caution that "methocarbamol tablets USP should not be used in women who are or may become pregnant" due to reports of "fetal and congenital abnormalities"; and an instruction to avoid hazardous activities because the drug "may impair mental and/or physical abilities required for performance of hazardous tasks."

Methocarbamol is "indicated as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions." The label explicitly notes that "methocarbamol does not directly relax tense skeletal muscles in man."

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How to identify this pill

• Check the imprint matches exactly: "G 500".
• Confirm the colour (ORANGE) and shape (ROUND).
• Compare the size (13) against a ruler if possible.
• When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.

G 500 Pill — ORANGE ROUND, 13mm — Methocarbamol

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