Baclon 10 Mg 50 Tab

Description

Baclon Tablets contains an active ingredient called baclofen. Baclofen is a muscle-relaxant drug. Baclon Tablets are used to reduce and relieve the excessive tension in your muscles (spasms) occurring in various illnesses such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, cerebrovascular accidents, spinal cord diseases and other nervous system disorders. How to use Adults The recommended dose is 5 mg Baclon (half a tablet) 3 times a day for 3 days, then - 10 mg Baclon (1 tablet) 3 times a day for the next 3 days, then - 15 mg Baclon (one and half tablets) 3 times a day for 3 days, then - 20 mg Baclon (2 tablets) 3 times a day for the next 3 days. The maximum daily dose is 100 mg except if you are in hospital when a higher dose may be used. Elderly patients Elderly patients will usually start with a smaller daily dose of Baclon. Patients with kidney problems You will probably be given a much lower dose. The doctor will decide what the dose should be. Use in children and adolescents Children's treatment is adjusted to their body weight. Children's treatment usually starts with a very low dose (approximately 0.3 mg/kg/day), in 2-4 divided doses (preferably in 4 doses). The dosage is then gradually increased until it becomes sufficient for the child's individual requirements, this may be between 0.75 and 2 mg/kg body weight. The total daily dose should not exceed a maximum of 40 mg/day in children below 8 years of age. In children over 8 years of age a maximum daily dose of 60 mg/day may be given. Baclon tablets are not suitable for use in children below 33 kg body weight. Other forms of this medicine may be more suitable for children, ask your doctor or pharmacist. How to take the tablets You should take the tablets with food or a milk drink, especially if you feel sick when you take them. Baclon may be taken just at night-time to help painful night cramps or approximately 1 hour before doing specific tasks such as household chores or physiotherapy, which are helped by taking Baclon. Your doctor will tell you what is best for you. Warnings and precautions Do not take Baclon: If you are allergic to baclon or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Signs of an allergic reaction include rash, itching and swelling of the face, lips, throat or tongue If you have ever had a stomach ulcer. Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Baclon: If you suffer from a mental disorder If you suffer from liver or kidney disease If you have breathing difficulties or lung disease If you have diabetes as your doctor may want to monitor your condition If you have suffered from a stroke If you suffer from epilepsy If you have difficulty urinating (urinary retention) If you suffer from Parkinson’s disease If you being treated for high blood pressure If you are pregnant or breast-feeding If you have a history of alcoholism, or your drink alcohol to excess or you have a history of drug abuse or dependence. Side Effects If you have breathing difficulties, stop using baclon and tell your doctor or go to your nearest hospital emergency room immediately as you may need urgent medical treatment Other side effects include: Very Common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people) Drowsiness Sleepiness Feeling sick. Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people) Dry mouth Headache, dizziness or light-headedness Fatigue Excessively weak limbs or feeling tired and exhausted, aching muscles Unsteadiness, trembling or other problems with muscle control Confusion, depression Mood changes with extreme excitement, Hallucinations (seeing or feeling or hearing things that are not really there) or nightmares, Low blood pressure (fainting) Stomach upset including retching, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation Sleeplessness Skin rash, excessive sweating Rapid, uncontrollable movements of the eyes or other eyesight problems Pain when passing urine or passing more urine than normal Storage Information Do not store above 30°C. Store in the original package. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. You must tell your doctor if you are already taking any of the following medicines: Other medicines to relax muscles e.g. tizanidine Medicines to treat mood disorders such as lithium or tricyclic depressants such as amitriptyline Medicines for high blood pressure e.g. diltiazem Medicines which affect the kidney, e.g. ibuprofen Medicines for Parkinson’s disease e.g. levodopa and carbidopa Medicines which slow down the nervous system, such as anti-histamines (e.g., promethazine), sedatives (e.g. temazepam), opiates for pain relief (e.g. morphine, fentanyl) and anti-epileptic medicines (e.g. carbamazepine). Ingredients The active substance is Baclofen. The other ingredients are: Lactose Monohydrate, Maize starch, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, Povidone, Calcium Phosphate, Sodium Starch Glycolate and Magnesium Stearate. Specifications Baclon 10 mg is white, or almost white compact, biconvex, round tablet, embossed “D8” on one side with break line on other side.