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How to Take Baclofen and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - S. Hemamalini, B. Pharm

Last Updated on Mar 04, 2011

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

The recommended dose is 5 mg three times a day for 3 days 10 mg three times a day for 3 days 15 mg three times a day for 3 days 20 mg three times a day for 3 days. It may be increased if needed.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with peptic ulcer and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Baclofen

This medication is a derivative of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), prescribed for severe chronic spasticity.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Baclofen

India :

Parafon DSC (500 mg) | Liofen XL (20 mg) | Liofen XL (30 mg) | Lioresal (10 mg) | Liofen (5 mg) | Liofen XL (40 mg) | Liofen | Bacfen (5mg) (5mg) | Liofen (25 mg) | Bacfen (10mg) (10mg)

International :

Lioresal Intrathecal

Last Updated on Mar 04, 2011

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