Baclof OD 20 Tablet (Baclofen 20mg)

Baclof OD 20 Tablet 10’s belongs to the group of medicines called ‘muscle relaxants’ used to reduce and relieve the muscle spasms (excessive tension in the muscles) occurring in various illnesses. Muscle spasm is the sudden involuntary contractions of the muscle, which can be painful and uncomfortable. When the nerve impulses that control the muscle movements are damaged or interrupted, it could lead to muscle spasms.

Baclof OD 20 Tablet 10’s works by inhibiting the reflexes at the spinal level and helps in relieving pain and improves muscle movements. Baclof OD 20 Tablet 10’s works on the spinal cord and brain, thereby helps in maintaining muscle strength and relieves muscle spasms or stiffness. Thus Baclof OD 20 Tablet 10’s reduces muscle spasm in the conditions of multiple sclerosis (a disorder which affects the brain and spinal cord), cerebrovascular accidents (damage to the brain due to lack of blood supply), cerebral palsy (a disorder of movement, posture and muscle tone), spinal cord diseases and other nervous system disorders.

Take Baclof OD 20 Tablet 10’s with food. You are advised to take Baclof OD 20 Tablet 10’s for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as sleepiness, drowsiness, nausea, headache, weakness, and dry mouth. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are suggested to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Do not discontinue Baclof OD 20 Tablet 10’s suddenly as it could lead to unpleasant side-effects such as rigidity, increased heart rate, changes in mood, fever, mental disorders, confusion, hallucinations, and fits (seizures). Consult your doctor before taking Baclof OD 20 Tablet 10’s if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Baclof OD 20 Tablet 10’s is not recommended for children below 4 years of age and those who weigh below 33kgs. Inform your doctor about all the current medicines you are taking and about your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side-effects. Please speak to your doctor immediately if you experience mood swings, depression, or if you have any suicidal thoughts.

Muscle spasm

Baclof OD 20 Tablet 10’s belongs to the group of medicines called muscle relaxants used to reduce and relieve the muscle spasms (excessive tension in the muscles) occurring in various illnesses such as multiple sclerosis (a disorder which affects the brain and spinal cord), cerebrovascular accidents (damage to the brain due to lack of blood supply), cerebral palsy (a disorder of movement, posture and muscle tone), spinal cord diseases and other nervous system disorders. Baclof OD 20 Tablet 10’s works by inhibiting the reflexes at the spinal level and helps in relieving pain and improves muscle movements. Baclof OD 20 Tablet 10’s is particularly effective for relieving involuntary muscle spasms in the ankle, hip, and knee. Baclof OD 20 Tablet 10’s also helps in restoring muscle function; however, Baclof OD 20 Tablet 10’s is not effective for muscle spasms caused by stroke, Parkinson’s disease, or rheumatoid arthritis. Baclof OD 20 Tablet 10’s works on the centres of the spinal cord and brain, thereby helps in maintaining muscle strength and relieving muscle spasms or stiffness. Baclof OD 20 Tablet 10’s is used off-label to treat hiccups or Tourette’s syndrome (a nervous problem which causes people to make uncontrollable sudden movements or sounds).

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water or milk; do not crush, chew, or break the tablet/capsule. Liquid: Shake the bottle well and take the prescribed dose/quantity by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

• Sleepiness
• Drowsiness
• Nausea
• Headache
• Weakness
• Dry mouth