Baclofen

Baclofen belongs to a class of medications called skeletal muscle relaxants. Baclofen is an antispasmodic agent that acts on spinal cord nerves and decreases the number and severity of muscle spasms in patients with certain conditions affecting the spinal cord. Baclofen is used in adults and children at least 12 years old to treat certain types of spasticity (muscle stiffness and tightness) and muscle pain in people with multiple sclerosis or a spinal cord injury or other spinal cord diseases. Baclofen relieves pain and improves muscle movement.

Baclofen belongs to a class of medications called skeletal muscle relaxants. Baclofen is an antispasmodic agent that acts on spinal cord nerves and decreases the number and severity of muscle spasms in patients with certain conditions affecting the spinal cord. Baclofen is used in adults and children at least 12 years old to treat certain types of spasticity (muscle stiffness and tightness) and muscle pain in people with multiple sclerosis or a spinal cord injury or other spinal cord diseases. Baclofen relieves pain and improves muscle movement.

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to baclofen. To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: mental illness or psychosis ; epilepsy or other seizure disorder; problems with balance; cerebral palsy; Parkinson's disease; schizophrenia or a confused state; high blood pressure , or fast heart rate ; a rheumatic disease; a stroke or blood clot; or kidney disease. Using baclofen may increase your risk of developing an ovarian cyst. Talk with your doctor about your own risk. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, or breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. If you take baclofen while pregnant or breastfeeding, withdrawal symptoms such as tremors, stiff muscles, or seizure may occur in the baby.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to baclofen : hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Baclofen may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: severe drowsiness, breathing problems; confusion, hallucinations; muscle weakness, itching, tingling, or twitching in your hands, arms, feet, or legs; or fever . Common baclofen side effects may include: drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, or tiredness. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Do not use baclofen at a time when you need muscle tone for safe balance and movement during certain activities. Baclofen may make you drowsy. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stop using this medicine suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor about the safe use of alcoholic beverages while you are taking baclofen. Alcohol can make the side effects from baclofen worse.

Do not use baclofen at a time when you need muscle tone for safe balance and movement during certain activities. Baclofen may make you drowsy. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stop using this medicine suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor about the safe use of alcoholic beverages while you are taking baclofen. Alcohol can make the side effects from baclofen worse.

5 to 30 mg (18 (17.5)) 8 hourly PO — Increase Dose Gradually. Max. Dose 100 mg/day Scraped Dose — Take baclofen exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Shake the oral suspension (liquid). Measure a dose with the supplied measuring device (not a kitchen spoon). Shake and pour the entire oral granules packet to dissolve in your mouth or swallow whole at once, with or without liquids. You may also mix the granules with liquids (milk, or apple juice) or soft food (apple sauce, yogurt, or pudding). The oral granules can also be given through a feeding tube. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse. You may have withdrawal symptoms if you stop using baclofen suddenly. Ask your doctor before stopping the medicine. Store the oral suspension (liquid) at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Throw Fleqsuvy away after 2 months of first opening. Store Ozobax in the refrigerator, do not freeze.

2.5 to 6 mg/kg (4.2 (4.25)) 8 hourly Oral — Gradually increase the dose

2.5 to 5 mg/kg (3.8 (3.75)) 8 hourly oral — Gradually increase the dose

Using baclofen with other drugs that make you drowsy can worsen this effect. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures . Other drugs may interact with baclofen, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.

Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Moisture and Heat.