Liofen 10mg
| SKU | 95 |
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| Generic For | Lioresal |
| Strength | 10mg |
| Active Ingredient | Baclofen |
| Pack Size | Qty | Price Per Pill or Unit | Price | Cart | |
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| 30 Tablet/s | US$ 0.37 | US$ 11.21 | |||
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| 60 Tablet/s | US$ 0.37 | US$ 22.44 | |||
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| 90 Tablet/s | US$ 0.37 | US$ 33.65 | |||
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Liofen 10 mg is indicated for reducing excessive stiffness or spasms in your muscles. Various medical conditions, such as multiple sclerosis and disorders or injuries of the spinal cord, cause these spasms. The active ingredient of the medicine is Baclofen, which is categorized under the class of medicines known as muscle relaxants. By reducing spasms and the pain associated with these illnesses, Baclofen helps to make you more active and better able to manage your daily chores.
Avoid sudden discontinuation of Liofen 10 mg. This medication is not habit forming, but its sudden discontinuation may contribute to severe spasms and other unwanted symptoms such as feeling confused, abnormal thinking, convulsions, nervousness, abnormal thinking/behaviour, jerking, uncontrollable twitching, fast heartbeat, pain in the muscles, fever, dark urine, writhing movement. The excessive spasms in muscles may also get worse. If this medication needs to be stopped, then it should be done gradually, as mentioned above, so that these unwanted side effects are avoided.
Avoid using it to treat any other complaints unless advised to do so. Be careful while driving, operating complex machinery, or engaging in activities that require you to be alert while taking this medicine until you know how it affects you. This medication may cause sleepiness and reduced alertness in some patients, especially during the initial days of the treatment. Be careful while drinking alcohol while receiving the Baclofen formulation.
Liofen tablet should be taken during meals with water. The medicine is generally taken in at least three divided doses throughout the day. However, you may be instructed by the healthcare provider to take it more or less often, depending on the condition being treated. Continue taking it for as long as it is recommended. You will be checked periodically to make sure the medicine is working, and your healthcare professional will discuss with you how long you need to take this medicine.
Dosage requirement for patients with renal insufficiency: If you have a kidney problem, your healthcare provider may start you on a low dose and increase it gradually to prevent unwanted side effects.
Dosage requirement for the Elderly: Since the side effects are more likely to happen in elderly patients, it is suggested that a cautious dosage regimen be introduced in this population and that the patients be kept under close observation.
All medications may cause side effects. For some people, they are serious, while most of the time, they are not. You may need medical treatment if you get side effects that become troublesome in any way.
Side effects usually develop at the start of the treatment or if the dose is too high or the dose increases too rapidly. If you are an elderly patient who is above 65 years of age, you should be especially careful while receiving this medication. Furthermore, as people grow older, they are more likely to get adverse effects from this medication. Tell your healthcare provider if you notice daytime sleepiness/drowsiness, spinning sensation, lack of energy, lightheadedness, headache, mental confusion, nausea, constipation, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, change in the sense of taste, dry trouble sleeping, misuse, suicide or suicide attempts, muscle weakness, ringing in the ears, weight gain, trouble speaking, blurred vision, inability to ejaculate, numbness or tingling in hands, frequent urination and bed wetting, low body temperature, increased blood sugar. Heat and dampness can destroy this medicine; hence, it should be kept in a cool and dry place.
Treatment should always be initiated with low, gradually increasing doses of Baclofen. Generally, the lowest dose is recommended to provide the optimal response. The daily dosage should be adapted to each person in such a way that spasms and spasticity are reduced and unwanted effects associated with the medicine’s usage are avoided as far as possible.
If no improvement is observed within 6 to 8 weeks of reaching the maximum dosage, your healthcare provider should decide whether to continue using Liofen or switch to an alternative. Treatment discontinuation should always be gradual to avoid withdrawal symptoms. You may be advised by your healthcare professional to successfully reduce the dosage throughout approximately 1 to 2 weeks except where serious side effects have occurred.
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