Robax Platinum (Methocarbamol / Ibuprofen)

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We guarantee the lowest price on all of our prescription products. If you find your medications cheaper at any other recognized licensed mail order pharmacy, we will not only match their price, we will beat it by 25% of the difference. It is our 125% price match guarantee!

Example: If you find a product on Canada Drugs Direct for $50.00 and find the same product for $40.00 at another mail order pharmacy, we will provide you with a $12.50 discount, bringing your total to $37.50.

To get the discount please make sure to mention the price match to the customer service team when they call to collect payment for your order. Or call toll free at 1-888-904-8467 to place the order through the phone.

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  • Guaranteed lowest price is only valid at the time of sale.
  • We will only match the current advertised price.
  • Products must be identical and in stock at the time of placing an order with a licensed mail order pharmacy. They must be an online Canadian pharmacy with an address in Canada.
  • Products must be authentic in brand and size (same manufacturer, same country of manufacture, same pack size, same strength and same quantity).
  • Products must be new. We cannot match the price of any used, short expiry or expired product.
  • Price match can only be issued over the phone with our customer service team. Please note at this time we cannot offer price matching for the products Ozempic or Saxenda.
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The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.

Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.

Description

Robax Platinum contains two medications: methocarbamol and ibuprofen. It is used for the treatment of back pain, tense neck muscles, strains, and sprains that are caused by muscle spasms.

Robax Platinum is available in caplets for oral use. Each caplet contains 500 mg of methocarbamol and 200 mg of ibuprofen.


Fact Table

Formula

Methocarbamol: C11H15NO5 Ibuprofen: C8H9NO2

License

US DailyMed, US FDA

Bioavailability

Methocarbamol: 50.7 to 124 percent, Ibuprofen: 80–100%

Legal status

Rx-Only

Chemical Name

Methocarbamol/Ibuprofen

Elimination half-life

Methocarbamol: 1-2 hours Ibuprofen: 2-4 hours

Dosage (Strength)

500mg Methocarbamol / 200mg Ibuprofen

Pregnancy

Consult doctor

Brands

Robax Platinum

Protein binding

Methocarbamol: ~46-50% Ibuprofen: 98%

PubChem CID

Methocarbamol: 4107 Ibuprofen: 3672

MedlinePlus

Methocarbamol: a682579 Ibuprofen: a682159

ChEBI

Methocarbamol: 6832 Ibuprofen: 5855

ATC code

Methocarbamol: M03BA03 Ibuprofen: C01EB16

DrugBank

Methocarbamol: DB00423 Ibuprofen: DB01050

KEGG

Methocarbamol: D00402 Ibuprofen: D00126

Routes of administration

By mouth

Directions

Take Robax Platinum as directed by your doctor. If you have any questions or concerns, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Adults and children who are at least 12 years old are recommended to take one to two caplets by mouth every four to six hours as needed. Patients should not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours.

Ingredients

Methocarbamol and ibuprofen are the active ingredients in Robax Platinum. Colloidal silicon dioxide, copovidone, FD&C Blue No. 2, ferric oxide (red), hypromellose, methyl cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid are the inactive ingredients.

Contraindications

Patients should not take Robax Platinum if they have or are:

  • peptic ulcer disease or gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding or inflammatory disease such as colitis or Crohn's disease
  • taking acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) or any other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen or naproxen
  • allergic to ibuprofen or other NSAIDs, ASA or other salicylates, methocarbamol, or to any other ingredient in Robax Platinum
  • swelling inside the nose, or nasal polyps
  • asthma, anaphylaxis, hives, stuffy or runny nose due to allergies, or skin rash
  • dehydration
  • serious liver or kidney problems
  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and in the third trimester of pregnancy 

Robax Platinum should not be taken immediately before or after heart surgery.

Cautions

  • Before you start taking Robax Platinum, inform your doctor of:
    • All the medications you take, including prescription and nonprescription medications
    • Your allergies
    • Your health history and current medical problems, including diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, thyroid problems, asthma, kidney or liver problems, glaucoma, or blood clotting problems
    • Your pregnancy or breastfeeding status
  • Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how you are affected by Robax Platinum.
  • Keep Robax Platinum out of reach of children.
  • Patients should use Robax Platinum cautiously if they have heart failure, high blood pressure, or fluid retention.
  • Patients should use Robax Platinum cautiously if they have GI tract irritation, diverticulosis, ulcerative colitis, or Crohn's disease.
  • Patients who are at an increased risk of kidney or liver problems, taking diuretics, or are elderly should use Robax Platinum cautiously
  • If you experience difficulty or pain when urinating, stop taking Robax Platinum and call your doctor.
  • Patients who are at least 60 years old, have a history of stomach ulcers or bleeding disorders, take blood thinners or steroids, take Robax Platinum with other NSAIDs, or drink more than three alcoholic drinks a day while taking Robax Platinum are at an increased risk of stomach bleeding.

Side Effects

Heartburn, constipation, nausea, bloating, nervousness, or problems sleeping are some Robax Platinum side effects; however, these are not all the side effects that can be caused by Robax Platinum. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience bothersome or persistent side effects.

Reference:

  1. Robax Platinum. Mississauga, ON, CA: Pfizer Consumer Healthcare; 2019.



IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

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