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Drug information on Liofen XL (10 mg) (Baclofen) from Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd.

Liofen XL (10 mg)   Tablet   Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd. Generic : Baclofen	118.00 10mg 10 Tablets

Information Checked by Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Further Checked by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Mar 04, 2011

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•   Most Common : Drowsiness.

•   Central Nervous System : Sedation, unsteadiness, dizziness, headache, confusion and hallucinations.

•   Gastrointestinal : Stomach upset, nausea, constipation, dry mouth, loss of appetite, taste disorder, abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea.

•   Heart : Low blood pressure, difficulty in breathing, palpitation, chest pain and fainting.

•   Genitourinary : Urinary frequency and bedwetting.

•   Miscellaneous : Rash, itching, ankle swelling, excessive perspiration, weight gain and nasal congestion.

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.

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

Contraindicated in patients with peptic ulcer and hypersensitivity.

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney disease, epilepsy, ulcers, stroke, rheumatic disease, cerebral palsy, Parkinson's disease, psychiatric condition, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

Avoid alcohol consumption.
Avoid excess dosage.

Store it at room temperature (25°C), and in an airtight container.