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About Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER

BACLOFEN belongs to the group of medicines called 'muscle relaxant' used to reduce and relieve the muscle spasms (excessive tension in the muscles) occurring in various illness. Muscle spasm is the sudden involuntary contractions of the muscle, which can be painful and uncomfortable. When the nerve impulses that control the muscle movements are damaged or interrupted, it could lead to muscle spasms.

BACLOFEN works by inhibiting the reflexes at the spinal level and helps in relieving pain and improves muscle movements. BACLOFEN works on spinal cord and brain, thereby helps in maintaining muscle strength and relieves muscle spasms or stiffness. Thus BACLOFEN reduces muscle spasm in the conditions of multiple sclerosis (a disorder which affects the brain and spinal cord), cerebrovascular accidents (damage to the brain due to lack of blood supply), cerebral palsy (a disorder of movement, posture and muscle tone), spinal cord diseases and other nervous system disorders.

Uses of Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER

Muscle spasm

Medicinal Benefits of Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER

BACLOFEN belongs to the group of medicines called muscle relaxants used to reduce and relieve the muscle spasms (excessive tension in the muscles) occurring in various illness such as multiple sclerosis (a disorder which affects the brain and spinal cord), cerebrovascular accidents (damage to the brain due to lack of blood supply), cerebral palsy (a disorder of movement, posture and muscle tone), spinal cord diseases and other nervous system disorders. BACLOFEN works by inhibiting the reflexes at the spinal level and helps in relieving pain and improves muscle movements. BACLOFEN is particularly effective for relieving involuntary muscle spasms in the ankle, hip, and knee. BACLOFEN also helps in restoring muscle function; however, BACLOFEN is not effective for muscle spasms caused by stroke, Parkinson’s disease, or rheumatoid arthritis. BACLOFEN works on the centres of the spinal cord and brain, thereby helps in maintaining muscle strength and relieves muscle spasms or stiffness. BACLOFEN is used off-label to treat hiccups or Tourette’s syndrome (a nervous problem which causes people to make uncontrollable sudden movements or sounds).

Directions for Use

Tablet: Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet; swallow it as a whole with a glass of water or milk. Liquid: Shake the bottle well and take the prescribed dose/quantity by mouth using the measuring cup provided by the pack. Injection: BACLOFEN will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer BACLOFEN.

Side Effects of Baclof OD 20 Tablet ER

Like all medicines, BACLOFEN can also cause side-effects, although not everybody experiences them. Sleepiness, drowsiness, nausea, headache, weakness, and dry mouth are the common side-effects of BACLOFEN. Please consult your doctor if you experience any of these side-effects persistently.
 

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take BACLOFEN if you are allergic to any of its contents or if you ever had a stomach ulcer. Talk to your doctor before taking BACLOFEN if you have kidney or liver problems, mental disorders, breathing difficulty or lung disease, diabetes, difficulty in urination, high blood pressure, Parkinson’s disease, or if you ever had a stroke. Consult your doctor before taking BACLOFEN if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Your doctor will prescribe BACLOFEN only if the benefits outweigh the risks. BACLOFEN is not recommended for children below four years of age and those who weigh below 33 kg. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and about your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side-effects. Few people who take BACLOFEN may have thoughts of killing themselves. Please talk to your doctor immediately if you experience mood swings, depressed, or if you have any suicidal thoughts. Your doctor may advise you to undergo regular blood tests to monitor liver function. Inform your doctor that you are taking BACLOFEN if you are experiencing any operation which requires a general anaesthetic.