Bacfen 10 Tablet

Bacfen 10 Tablet contains baclofen 10 mg in each tablet. Baclofen is a skeletal muscle relaxant used to help reduce muscle spasms, stiffness, and spasticity caused by conditions such as spinal cord problems or other neurologic disorders. Bacfen 10 Tablet is an oral prescription medicine from Icon Life Sciences designed for people who need a tablet form of baclofen for ongoing symptom control.

How it works: Baclofen works in the central nervous system to calm nerve signals that trigger muscle tightness and spasms. As a tablet, Bacfen 10 Tablet is swallowed and absorbed so it can provide systemic relief from spasticity over time.

Bacfen 10 Tablet is the 10 mg strength, which is a commonly used oral tablet strength for baclofen treatment. Because this is not a low starter dose for everyone, a doctor may choose Bacfen 10 Tablet when a patient needs a standard tablet strength that can be adjusted based on response and tolerability. Some people may need a lower amount at first, while others may be prescribed Bacfen 10 Tablet as part of a stepwise dose increase.

• Muscle spasm relief
• Spasticity management
• Muscle stiffness from neurologic conditions
• Supportive treatment for painful tight muscles

• Swallow Bacfen 10 Tablet with water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor says it is acceptable.
• Take it exactly at the times prescribed, since baclofen is often used in divided doses through the day.
• You may take Bacfen 10 Tablet with or without food; taking it with food may help if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not stop Bacfen 10 Tablet suddenly, because abrupt withdrawal can cause serious symptoms.
• If your dose makes you sleepy, avoid driving or activities that need alertness until you know how it affects you.

Each Bacfen 10 Tablet provides baclofen 10 mg per tablet. The number of tablets and how often you take them depend on your doctor’s plan; baclofen is often given in divided doses, and the total daily amount is adjusted slowly based on benefit and side effects. Do not exceed the dose your clinician prescribes, because the maximum daily dose is individualized and should be managed by a healthcare professional.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Baclofen may include:

• Drowsiness, which may be more noticeable with Bacfen 10 Tablet
• Dizziness
• Weakness or fatigue
• Nausea
• Headache
• Confusion or trouble concentrating
• Low muscle tone or feeling unsteady

• Use caution if you need to drive or operate machinery, because Bacfen 10 Tablet can cause sleepiness and slowed reaction time.
• Do not drink alcohol unless your prescriber says it is safe, since alcohol can worsen sedation and dizziness.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, because baclofen may build up in the body when kidney function is reduced.
• Use extra caution if you are older or already weak, because this tablet can increase fall risk.
• Do not stop Bacfen 10 Tablet suddenly; the dose usually needs to be tapered down by a clinician.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of seizures, mood changes, or psychiatric illness.
• Inform your healthcare provider about pregnancy or breastfeeding before using baclofen.

• Alcohol and other central nervous system depressants, which can increase sedation
• Opioid pain medicines, which can raise the risk of extreme drowsiness and breathing problems
• Benzodiazepines and sleep medicines, which can intensify CNS depression
• Other muscle relaxants, which can add weakness and dizziness
• Certain antidepressants or medicines that affect alertness, which may worsen drowsiness

Store Bacfen 10 Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and out of reach of children.