Product Description
Product Description
Baclofen 10mg belongs to a group of medicines called muscle relaxants. These medicines work by acting on the central nervous system and may be used for the relief of muscle spasms, cramping or tightness caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, meningitis, spinal cord injury/disease). It works by helping to relax the muscles.
Instructions and uses
Do not take Baclofen tablets and tell your doctor if you:
-are allergic (hypersensitive) to baclofen
-currently have a stomach ulcer
-have porphyria (an inherited condition causing skin blisters, abdominal pain and brain or nervous systems disorders).
Baclofen tablets are not suitable for use in children under 33kg body weight.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking Baclofen tablets if you have:
-problems with you heart, liver, kidney or bladder
-a mental illness as Baclofen tablets may make some of the symptoms worse or cause new ones
-ever had stomach ulcers
-epilepsy, may make the fits worse
-ever suffered any bleeding in the brain
-diabetes mellitus
-been taking any medicines for high blood pressure
-muscle tension in the bladder
Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually 3 times a day. Swallow the tablets whole, with a glass of water. If you feel sick you may find taking Baclofen with a milky drink or with food makes you feel better. To reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor may direct you to start this medication at a low dose and gradually increase your dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully.
Doses
The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Do not increase your dose or take it more often than prescribed.
Adults: 5mg three times a day gradually increasing up to 20mg three times a day. In some cases your doctor may decide on a doseof up to 100mg a day. If you suffer from painful muscle spasms, you doctor may recommend that you take Baclofen as a single dose at night. Alternatively it maybe recommended you take Baclofen one hour before performing specific tasks, such as shaving or dressing, to improve your mobility.
Elderly: Your doctor may give you a smaller dose
Children: treatment should be calculated according to body weight and given in 2-4 divided doses.
Children below 8 years of age: the maximum daily dose should not exceed 40mg per day
Children above 8 years og age: the maximum daily dose should not exceed 60mg per day
Patients with kidney problems: your doctor may give you a smaller dose such as 5mg per day.
Side Effects
Like all medicines, Baclofen tablets can cause side-effects, although not everybody gets them. The most common side effects experienced by people taking the drug is drowsiness. Other common side effects include dizziness, weakness, and fatigue.
Less common side effects include:
-Confusion-Insomnia
-Headache-Nausea
-Constipation
-Excitement
-Visual disturbances
-Loss of muscle coordination
-Dry mouth
-Loss of appetite
-Sexual impotence
If you have any side effects from Baclofen, they get worse or if you notice any not listed, let your doctor know.
Storage
Keep your medicine in its original packaging until until it is time to take it.
Keep your medicine in a cool dry place where the temperature will stay below 25 degrees.
Do not store your medicine, or any other medicine, in the bathroom or near a sink.
Do not leave it on a window sill or in the car.Keep this medicine where children cannot reach it.