Williamson clashed with Elmander off the ball during the first half of Bolton's 5-1 victory over Newcastle at the Reebok Stadium on Saturday.
The incident was not spotted by referee Howard Webb, but the Football Association has reviewed video footage and opted to charge Williamson.
A Football Association statement said: "Newcastle United defender Mike Williamson has today been charged with violent conduct.
"The charge relates to an incident involving Johan Elmander in his side's fixture with Bolton Wanderers on Saturday, November 20.
"Williamson has until 6pm on Tuesday, November 23 to reply to the charge and under the FA's fast-track regulations, may admit the charge and accept a standard three-match suspension."
If Williamson either accepts the charge, or is subsequently found guilty, he will leave the Magpies with a defensive headache.
Fellow centre-half Fabricio Coloccini was sent off against Bolton after elbowing Elmander in the second half and both players could miss Sunday's game against Chelsea.
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