What is Liofen 10 mg?
Liofen 10mg tablet contains Baclofen and belongs to a group of medications known as muscle relaxants.
Liofen tablet is a prescription medicine that provides relief from muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injury/disease.
Baclofen helps to relax the muscles in your body and provides quick relief from stiffness and spasms.
Liofen 10mg is also used to manage spasms caused by neurological disorders like spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, or diseases such as cerebral palsy. This medicine also quickly relieves muscle stiffness and pain.
Liofen 10mg tablet is sold under the brand name Lioresal. After a doctor's prescription, you can buy this medicine from a licensed pharmacy.
How does Liofen 10 mg work?
Liofen tablet is a muscle relaxant and contains Baclofen. It works by increasing the effects of certain chemical messengers, mainly GABA, in your spinal cord, which are responsible for inducing muscle relaxation.
In this way, Liofen 10mg manages muscle twitching, relieves pain caused by muscle spasms & improves the movement of muscles.
How to take Liofen 10 mg?
Liofen 10mg can be taken with food in the same way as recommended by the physician.
The doctor will first prescribe that you use the smallest amount required to control the symptoms for the shortest possible time.
Depending on your age, body weight, and medical condition, the doctor will determine the correct dosage and duration of treatment with the Baclofen tablet.
Take Liofen 10mg tablet regularly to achieve maximum benefits without missing a dose. Missing the doses can decrease the effectiveness of Baclofen in your body.
Taking Baclofen tablets more often than prescribed can lead to overdose and cause severe problems.
What are the side effects of 10 mg of Liofen?
Like other muscle relaxants, the Liofen tablet has some side effects.
However, most Baclofen tablet side effects do not require medical attention as they disappear once your body adjusts to the medicine.
Following the doctor's recommendation can reduce the risk of experiencing serious side effects.
Some common side effects of Liofen 10mg include:
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Weakness
- Fatigue
- Hypotension
- Constipation
- Headache
- Urinary retention
- Decrease muscle tone
Seek medical help if any of the side effects persist or worsen.
What are the Precautions and warnings for Liofen 10 mg?
Do not take Liofen 10mg if you are allergic to it, Baclofen, or have any other allergies. This medicine might contain some inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions.
Before you start treatment with Liofen tablet, inform the doctor about your medical history, especially of:
- Diabetes
- Problems in urination
- Hypertension
- Lung diseases
- Heart disorders
- Liver problems
- Mental illness
- Previous history of alcoholism or drug abuse
Baclofen should not be used by pregnant and breastfeeding women unless recommended by your physician.
During management with Liofen tablet, the doctor will also monitor your health condition through blood tests and urine tests to avoid the risk of side effects.
Liofen 10mg might cause excessive sleepiness, so avoid indulging in hazardous activities which demand complete alertness.
Do not drive or operate any heavy tools or machines. Also, avoid consumption of alcohol during the treatment with Baclofen, as it can make you feel drowsier.
Inform the doctor about all other prescription & non-prescription medicines and herbal supplements you take to avoid drug interactions with Liofen.
How to Store Liofen 10 mg?
It is suggested that Liofen 10mg tablets be stored at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the medicine out of reach of children.
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