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Spasticity

Spasticity is an increase in muscle tone that makes muscles feel stiff and rigid, causing movements to become difficult or awkward. It is the most common movement problem in cerebral palsy and a frequent symptom in multiple sclerosis.

Lioresal

Baclofen

10mg · 25mg

Baclofen tablets for spasticity and muscle spasms. It calms the overactive reflexes that keep muscles tight.

From$1.07/ tabletView

Tizacare

Tizanidine

2mg

Tizanidine tablets for muscle spasms and stiffness. It calms nerve signals that cause muscles to tighten.

From$1.24/ tabletView

Key points

  • Spasticity presents as increased resistance when a muscle is moved, muscles that are slow to relax causing stiffness, and uncontrolled twitching or jerking (spasms) when affected muscles stretch.
  • Muscle spasms or stiffness affect between 40% and 80% of people with MS at some time, though for most people these are occasional symptoms.
  • Spasticity is generally managed with drugs and therapies including physiotherapy and occupational therapy.

Medicines listed for Spasticity

The listed products contain Baclofen and Tizanidine, both centrally acting muscle relaxants. They work to reduce the increased tone that causes stiffness and spasms in muscles affected by spasticity. Both are tablets.

Further reading

What is spasticity?

Spasticity is an increase in muscle tone that makes muscles feel stiff and rigid, causing movements to become difficult or awkward. It is the most common movement problem in cerebral palsy and a frequent symptom in multiple sclerosis.

How is spasticity treated?

Spasticity is generally managed with drugs and therapies including physiotherapy and occupational therapy.

What medication for spasticity can I buy online?

The medicines listed for spasticity include products containing baclofen and tizanidine. Examples include Lioresal and Tizacare.

Can I buy medicines for spasticity over the counter in South Africa?

Yes, online. Direct Meds does not ask for a prescription to order medicines for spasticity. We are a broker, not a dispensing pharmacy. We arrange orders and delivery with our affiliated supplier on your behalf.

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Do you deliver medicines for spasticity to South Africa?

Yes. Our affiliated supplier delivers across South Africa. Estimated delivery is 7 days with Express Delivery, which includes online tracking, or up to 3 weeks with Regular Delivery.

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