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Liofen Xl 10 MG Capsule XL

Manufactured bySun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.
ContainsBaclofen
Description
Liofen Xl 10 MG Capsule XL is a muscle relaxant medicine. It is used for the treatment of spasticity (a condition where the muscles contract continuously, causing them to stiffen or tighten) due to various conditions affecting the brain and spinal cord, such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/diseases, etc. This medicine works by inhibiting the release of certain chemicals, which helps to relieve pain and improve muscle movement. Liofen Xl 10 MG Capsule XL can cause side effects like headache, constipation, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, frequent urination, tiredness, etc. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or worsen. This medicine may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision. Avoid performing activities that require mental alertness, like driving vehicles or operating machines, if you experience such symptoms after taking this medicine. Liofen Xl 10 MG Capsule XL may be taken with food to avoid stomach irritation. Take it at the same time every day to maintain a constant level of this medicine in your body. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor, as it may worsen your condition. Liofen Xl 10 MG Capsule XL is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor about your current medications and existing medical conditions. This will help your doctor adjust the dose to avoid side effects. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Liofen Xl 10 MG Capsule XL

  • Drowsiness
  • Skin rash
  • Confusion
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Headache
  • Constipation
  • Frequent urination
  • Tiredness

Uses of Liofen Xl 10 MG Capsule XL

What is it prescribed for?

  • Spasticity
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Liofen Xl 10 MG Capsule XL to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time duration for which Liofen Xl 10 MG Capsule XL remains active in your body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Liofen Xl 10 MG Capsule XL due to the increased risk of side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty in concentration.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Liofen Xl 10 MG Capsule XL.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Liofen Xl 10 MG Capsule XL is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor to understand the benefits and potential risks before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Liofen Xl 10 MG Capsule XL may pass into the breastmilk in small amounts. Hence consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Liofen Xl 10 MG Capsule XL is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Liofen Xl 10 MG Capsule XL is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor to understand the benefits and potential risks before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Liofen Xl 10 MG Capsule XL may pass into the breastmilk in small amounts. Hence consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Abrupt withdrawal

Avoid the discontinuation of Liofen Xl 10 MG Capsule XL without consulting your doctor, as it may cause hallucinations and seizures (fits) if stopped abruptly. Your doctor may recommend a gradual dose reduction over a period of one to two weeks based on your response to withdrawal.

Stroke

Stroke is a serious condition that occurs due to reduced blood supply to the brain. Liofen Xl 10 MG Capsule XL should be used with caution if you have had a stroke, as it may worsen your condition.

Gastrointestinal disorders

Liofen Xl 10 MG Capsule XL should be used with caution if you have stomach and intestinal problems like any obstruction in your digestive tract or gastric ulcers (sores in the lining of the stomach and intestine) as it may worsen your condition.

Driving or operating machines

Liofen Xl 10 MG Capsule XL may cause blurred vision, dizziness, sleepiness, tiredness, and weakness. Hence avoid performing activities that require mental alertness, such as driving or operating machines, if you experience such symptoms after taking this medicine.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose of Liofen Xl 10 MG Capsule XL as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose of Liofen Xl 10 MG Capsule XL.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Liofen Xl 10 MG Capsule XL due to the increased risk of side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty in concentration.
Interaction with Medicine

Clobazam

Codeine

Cetirizine

Atenolol

Metoclopramide

Disease interactions

Kidney Disease

Liofen Xl 10 MG Capsule XL should be used with caution if you have kidney problems as a diseased kidney will not be able to filter the medicine properly. This may lead to the accumulation of the medicine in your body, thus increasing the risk of side effects. Your doctor may recommend dose adjustments based on your clinical condition.

Liver Disease

Liofen Xl 10 MG Capsule XL should be used with caution if you have liver problems as it may worsen your condition.

Psychosis

Psychosis is a mental condition that affects the way the brain processes information, causing a loss of touch with reality. The symptoms include hallucination, belief in something that is not true, confused and disturbed thoughts, etc. Liofen Xl 10 MG Capsule XL may cause or aggravate psychotic symptoms and should be used with caution if you have a history of mental health disorders.

Seizures

A seizure is a condition in which there is uncontrolled body movement due to electrical disturbances in the brain. Liofen Xl 10 MG Capsule XL should be used with caution if you have such a condition as it can lead to the onset or aggravation of seizure attacks.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Liofen Xl 10 MG Capsule XL as instructed by your doctor. Drink an adequate amount of water to avoid stomach discomfort. Do not break, crush, or chew the capsule. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than prescribed. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor, as it may cause withdrawal symptoms such as hallucination, confusion, seizures (fits), etc. Avoid consumption of alcohol during treatment with this medicine as it may increase the risk of side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, etc.
Miscelleneous

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Causes sleepiness

How it works
Liofen Xl 10 MG Capsule XL works by inhibiting the release of certain chemicals in the brain and spinal cord, which helps to relieve pain and improve muscle movement.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Skeletal muscle relaxants

Schedule

Schedule H

Drugs, H., 2022. Baclofen: MedlinePlus Drug Information. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: [Accessed 5 January 2022].

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682530.html

Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2022. Baclofen. [online] Available at: [Accessed 5 January 2022].

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Baclofen
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Information on this page was last updated on 8 Aug 2022

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