Lioresal
Baclofen tablets for spasticity and muscle spasms. It calms the overactive reflexes that keep muscles tight.
- Category
- Pain & Anti-inflammatories
- Active ingredient
- Baclofen
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 10mg · 25mg
Lioresal is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Lioresal depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Lioresal details
- Conditions
- Spasticity · Muscle Spasms
- Alternative names
- baclofen
- Therapeutic class
- Skeletal Muscle Relaxant
- Pharmacological class
- GABA-B Receptor Agonist
- Known off-label uses
- hiccups
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to baclofen
- Minor side effects
- somnolence; dizziness; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- muscle weakness; fatigue; confusion
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Novartis
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 4–8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Alcohol; Antihistamines; CNS Depressants
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over two years and adults.
Serious side effects
seizure, requires immediate medical attention; severe respiratory depression, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Baclofen tablets for spasticity and muscle spasms. It calms the overactive reflexes that keep muscles tight.
Mechanism of action
Acts at spinal cord level by binding to GABA-B receptors, reducing excitatory spinal reflexes to relax skeletal muscles.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use with caution. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Lioresal names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Baclofen at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.