Meprobamate

Generic name: meprobamate [ ME-proe-BAM-ate ]
Brand names: Equanil, Miltown, MB-TAB
Dosage form: oral tablet (200 mg; 400 mg)
Drug class:Miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jun 22, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is meprobamate?

Meprobamate is used short-term to treat anxiety.

Meprobamate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use meprobamate if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• porphyria (a genetic enzyme disorder that causes symptoms affecting the skin or nervous system); or

• an allergy to carisoprodol, mebutamate, tybamate, or carbromal.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• epilepsy or other seizure disorder;

• kidney disease;

• liver disease; or

• alcoholism or drug addiction.

May harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or if you become pregnant.

Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using meprobamate.

Not approved for use by anyone younger than 6 years old.

How should I take meprobamate?

Follow all directions ...