Liofen XL 20mg Capsule 10'S

Introduction About LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE

LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE contains Baclofen which belongs to the group of medicines
called Muscle relaxants. It is used to manage muscle spasms caused due to
cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke or due to any other nerve or spinal
cord disorders.

Before taking LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE inform your doctor if you have diabetes,
hypertension or any problems with your lung, liver, kidney or heart. You must
also inform your doctor if you have fits, problems in urination, any mental
illness or a previous history of alcoholism or drug abuse.

LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE should not be used in pregnant or breastfeeding women
unless considered necessary by the physician. During management with LIOFEN XL
20MG CAPSULE, your doctor will periodically monitor your health condition
through several blood tests and urine tests to avoid the risk of unwanted side
effects.

LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE may causes excessive sleepiness. Therefore, avoid
engaging into hazardous activities that requires complete alertness. Do not
drive or handle any heavy tools or machines. Also, avoid consum
as it may make you feel drowsier.

The most common side effects of taking LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE are drowsiness,
confusion, weakness and feeling unsteady or shaky. Consult your doctor if any of
the symptoms worsen. You must also inform your doctor immediately if you feel
extremely sad or depressed along with thoughts of committing suicide after
taking LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE.

Uses Of LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE

• Manage muscle spasms (painful muscle contractions)

How LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE Works

LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE is a muscle relaxant. It acts by increasing the effects
of certain chemical messengers (such as GABA) in the spinal cord that induces
muscle relaxation. As a result, it manages muscle twitching, relieves pain
caused due to muscle spasms and improves muscle movement.

How to use LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE

Take LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine
with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. It is preferably taken
with food or milk to avoid nausea.

Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you
depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

Do not stop taking LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE without consulting your doctor as it
may cause withdrawal symptoms such as muscle spasms, increased muscle tightness,
fast heart rate, fever, confusion, hallucinations, mood changes, mental
disorders, feeling attacked or persecuted or convulsions (fits).

Side Effects Of LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE

Common

• nausea, vomiting
• tiredness, sleepiness
• weak limbs, muscle pain
• constipation, diarrhoea, dry mouth
• lack of sleep, nightmares
• confusion, hallucination
• breathing difficulties
• vision problems
• urge to pass urine
• feeling unsteady or shaky
• feeling faint due to low blood pressure
• skin rash, sweating
• increased liver enzymes

Rare

• numbness or tingling in hands or feet
• change in sense of taste
• slurred or slow speech
• sexual problems in men, such as impotence
• convulsions (fits)

Stop taking LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE and inform your doctor immediately if you
experience any of the following side effects such as:

• feeling extremely depressed with thoughts of harming or killing themselves (suicidal thoughts)
• signs of severe allergic reactions (such as skin rash, itching, swelling of the face, lips, throat or tongue causing difficulty in breathing or swallowing)
• uncontrollable muscle spasms affecting the eyes, head, neck or body
• irregular or slow heartbeat, breathing difficulties, chest pain
• fainting or seizures (fits)
• behavioural changes (such as aggression, excitement, confusion, restlessness, agitation, irritability, rages, hallucinations, nightmares)
• difficulty in passing urine, bloody urine, painful urination

How To Manage Side Effects

!### Constipation

Eat plenty of fiber rich foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables and cereals and
drink plenty of water. Exercise more regularly. Consult your doctor if the
symptom did not improve.

!### Nausea And Vomiting

Take LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE with or just after a meal or a snack. Stick to
simple meals. Avoid eating rich or spicy food. Consult your doctor if your
nausea worsens.

!### Sleepiness

Try to rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or operating any tools or
machines completely while you are feeling sleepy. Do not consume excessive
alcohol, as it could aggravate your sleepiness. Consult your doctor if your
sleepiness worsens.

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

Monitoring requiredLIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless
considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor before
taking it.

!### Breastfeeding

Use with CautionLIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE should be used with caution in breastfeeding women.
Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.

!### Driving and Using Machines

Use with CautionDo not drive or operate any heavy tools or machines if you feel drowsy, dizzy or
problems with your vision after taking LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE.

Alcohol

Consult your doctorAvoid consum
you feel dizzier or drowsier.

!### Kidney

Use with CautionLIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients with kidney
problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.

!### Liver

Use with CautionLIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients with liver
problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.

!### Allergy

ContraindicatedDo not take LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE if you are allergic to Baclofen.

!### Lungs

Use with CautionLIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients with lung
problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.

!### Heart Disease

Use with CautionLIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients with heart
problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.

!### Use In Pediatrics

Monitoring requiredLIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE can be used in children and adolescents aged below 18
years if prescribed by the physician. However, it is not suitable for use in
children weighing below 33kg of body weight. Therefore, consult your doctor for
advice.

!### Use In Geriatrics

Use with CautionLIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE should be used with caution in elderly patients.
Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.

Others

LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use if you:

• have ever had a stomach ulcer

Before taking LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you:

• have ever had stroke in the past
• have epilepsy (fits)
• have any mental illness
• have high blood pressure
• have Parkinson’s disease (shaking, stiffness and difficulty with walking or balance)
• have diabetes
• have difficulties in passing urine
• are an alcoholic or have a history of drug abuse or dependence
• are scheduled for any surgery in the upcoming days

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you are taking any
of the following medicines such as:

• Other muscle relaxants (Ex. tiz
• Antidepressants (Ex. lithium, amitriptyline)
• Antihypertensives (Ex. diltiazem)
• Pain killers (Ex. ibuprofen, morphine)
• Anti-Parkinsonian agents Ex. levodopa or carbidopa)
• Antiallergic medicines (Ex. promethazine)
• Sedatives (Ex. temazepam)
• Antiepile

B. Drug-Food interactions:

LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE can be taken with food or milk.

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally took more LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE, consult
your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose might
include increased drowsiness, difficulties in breathing, feeling faint, muscle
weakness, confusion, hallucinations, fits, low blood pressure, slow heartbeat,
nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, excessive saliva production or reflex problems,
etc.

Synopsis

Drug	:	Baclofen
Pharmacological Category	:	γ-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) mimetic
Therapeutic Indication	:	Muscle Spasms
Dosage Forms	:	Tablet, Capsule, Injection

More Information

Storage

• Keep LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE out of reach of children
• Store LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE below 25°C

FAQs About LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE

Q: What is the use of LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE?

A: LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE is used to manage muscle spasms caused due to cerebral
palsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke or due to any other nerve or spinal cord
disorders.

Q: How LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE works?

A: LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE is a muscle relaxant. It acts by increasing the
effects of certain chemical messengers (such as GABA) in the spinal cord that
induces muscle relaxation. As a result, it manages muscle twitching, relieves
pain caused due to muscle spasms and improves muscle movement.

Q: How to take LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE?

A: Take LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE as advised by your physician. Swallow the
medicine with a glass of water. Do not chew or crush the medicine. It is
preferably taken with meals or milk to avoid nausea.

Q: What is the best time to take LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE?

A: LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE can be taken during bedtime or while performing
activities such as washing, dressing and shaving etc. However, your doctor will
decide the best time to take LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE.

Q: Can I stop taking LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE once I started feeling better?

A: No. Do not stop taking LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE without consulting your doctor
as it may make your symptoms re-appear once again or can cause withdrawal
symptoms such as increased muscle tightness, fast heart rate, fever, confusion,
hallucinations or fits.

Q: Can I take LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE daily?

A: Take LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE as advised by your physician. Your doctor will
evaluate your health condition and suggests whether can you take LIOFEN XL 20MG
CAPSULE every day or not.

Q: Will taking a higher dose of LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE be more effective?

A: No. Taking a higher dose of LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE will not be effective
rather it would be making you drowsier. Always take the dose prescribed by your
doctor. If the prescribed dose is not effective for you, consult your doctor for
advice. Your doctor might increase the dose or suggest an alternative therapy.

Q: What to do if I forgot to take a dose of LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE?

A: If you forgot to take a dose of LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE, take it as soon as
you remember. However, if it is time for the next dose of LIOFEN XL 20MG
CAPSULE, skip the missed dose and take the next one regularly. Do not take a
double dose of LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE to compensate the missed ones. Consult
your doctor for advice.

Q: What are the side effects of LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE?

A: The most common side effects of taking LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE are drowsiness,
confusion, weakness and feeling unsteady or shaky. Consult your doctor if any of
the symptoms worsen.

Q: Is LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE safe to use in children?

A: LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE can be used in children and adolescents aged below 18
years if prescribed by the physician. However, it is not suitable for use in
children weighing below 33kg of body weight. Therefore, consult your doctor for
advice.

Q: What precautions do I need to follow while taking LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE?

A: Patients taking LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE must inform their doctor about their
pre-existing disease conditions like stomach ulcers, kidney, heart or liver
problems. Patients should also inform if they have diabetes, hypertension, fits,
any mental illness, history of alcoholism or if they are pregnant or
breast-feeding. Avoid alcohol consum
you feel extremely depressed with thoughts of committing suicide after taking
LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE.

Q: Who should not take LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE?

A: LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE not recommended for use in patients who are allergic
to baclofen. It is also not suitable for use in patients with stomach ulcer or
during pregnancy. Therefore, consult your doctor for advice.

Q: Does LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE make me feel sleepy?

A: LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE may causes excessive sleepiness. Therefore, restrict
yourself from engaging into hazardous activities that requires complete
alertness. Do not drive or handle any heavy tools or machines. Also, avoid
consum
sleepiness worsens.

Q: Can I consume alcohol while taking LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE?

A: Avoid consum
make you feel dizzier and drowsier.

Q: Is LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE safe to use in diabetic patients?

A: LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE may alter the blood sugar levels in your body.
Therefore, it is necessary to inform your doctor if you have diabetes before
taking LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE as a precaution. Your doctor will closely monitor
you blood sugar levels to avoid the risk of side effects.

Q: Can LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE be taken during pregnancy?

A: LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE should be used during pregnancy only if considered
necessary by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.

Q: Can the use of LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE affect the liver?

A: Yes. LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE may affect the way your liver work. It can
elevate the levels of certain liver enzymes in your body. Therefore, it should
be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Consult your doctor before
taking it.

Q: Can the use of LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE affect my sexual life?

A: LIOFEN XL 20MG CAPSULE may rarely cause problems in erection and ejaculation
in some individuals. Consult your doctor if it troubles you.

Useful Diagnostic Tests

• Random Blood Sugar (RBS)
• Liver Function Test (LFT)