Liofen 10 mg Tablet

Liofen 10 mg Tablet contains 10 mg of baclofen in each tablet. Baclofen is a prescription muscle relaxant used to help relieve muscle stiffness, tightness, and spasms caused by certain nerve or spinal cord conditions. Liofen 10 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and is used as part of a doctor-directed treatment plan for spasticity-related symptoms. It is a tablet form of baclofen manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

How it works: Baclofen works in the central nervous system to reduce the nerve signals that cause muscles to tighten or spasm. In tablet form, Liofen 10 mg Tablet is swallowed and then absorbed to help relax muscles and improve comfort and movement.

Liofen 10 mg Tablet is the lower-strength tablet in this brand range, and it is often chosen when a doctor wants to start baclofen more cautiously or adjust the dose in smaller steps. Compared with Liofen 25 mg Tablet, the 10 mg tablet can make dose titration easier and may be better suited for people who need a gentler starting point or a lower total daily dose.

• Muscle spasticity
• Muscle stiffness
• Muscle spasms
• Spasticity from spinal cord disorders
• Spasticity from certain neurologic conditions

• Swallow Liofen 10 mg Tablet with a glass of water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor; the dose is often adjusted gradually.
• You can take it with or without food, but taking it with food may help reduce stomach upset.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
• If it makes you sleepy, your doctor may advise taking doses at times that reduce daytime drowsiness.

Each Liofen 10 mg Tablet provides 10 mg of baclofen. The number of tablets you take per day and how often you take them depend on your condition and your doctor’s plan; baclofen is commonly started at a low dose and increased carefully. Do not change the dose on your own, and do not exceed the maximum daily amount your prescriber recommends for you.

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

Common side effects of Baclofen may include:

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Weakness or fatigue
• Nausea
• Headache
• Lightheadedness
• Sleepiness, which may be more noticeable when starting Liofen 10 mg Tablet or after dose increases

• Avoid alcohol because it can increase drowsiness and dizziness with Liofen 10 mg Tablet.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how this tablet affects you.
• Do not stop baclofen suddenly unless your doctor tells you to, because withdrawal can be serious.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, since baclofen may need dose adjustment.
• Use extra caution if you are older or prone to falls because dizziness and weakness can increase fall risk.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of seizures, depression, or mental health problems.
• Follow the prescribed schedule closely; higher or more frequent doses can increase sedation and other side effects.

• Alcohol
• Other medicines that cause drowsiness, such as sleep aids, opioids, benzodiazepines, or antihistamines
• Blood pressure medicines that may add to dizziness or fainting
• Tricyclic antidepressants or other CNS depressants
• Any medicine that affects kidney function, if your doctor has not reviewed it

Store Liofen 10 mg Tablet at room temperature in a dry place, away from excess heat, moisture, and light, and keep it in the original strip/box until use.