Lioresal 10 mg 50 Tablets

Medication name: Lioresal 10 mg Tablets contain the active ingredient Baclofen, a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant.

Each pack includes 50 tablets for oral use.

Drug class: Muscle relaxant / Antispastic agent

Use: Lioresal is used to relieve muscle spasticity, stiffness, and spasms resulting from multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, or other neurological disorders.

It helps improve muscle control, flexibility, and mobility.

How it works: Baclofen works by stimulating GABA-B receptors in the spinal cord, which reduces the transmission of nerve signals that cause excessive muscle contraction.

This action helps relax muscles and relieve pain and tension.

Dosage and administration: The dose is individualized by the doctor and usually increased gradually to minimize side effects.

It is typically taken two to three times daily, with or after food.

Tablets should be swallowed whole with water. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly taper the dose gradually under medical advice.

Side effects: Common side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, nausea, headache, and fatigue.

Rarely, it may cause confusion, low blood pressure, or mood changes.

Precautions:

• Use with caution in patients with kidney impairment, epilepsy, or psychiatric disorders.

• Avoid alcohol and sedatives as they may increase drowsiness.

• Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless prescribed by a doctor.

• Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you.

Storage: Store at room temperature (below 25 °C), in a dry place, away from moisture and light, and out of reach of children.