Manufacturer: Crescent Therapeutics Ltd
Salt Composition : Baclofen(30mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet Xl
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Bolofen 30mg Tablet XL can be taken with food. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective.
Bolofen 30mg Tablet XL is a muscle relaxant that is used to relieve rigidity, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect skeletal muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for such symptoms.
Baclofen is eliminated largely in unchanged form. Within 72 hours, approximately 75% of the dose is excreted via the kidneys with about 5% of this amount as metabolites. The pharmacokinetics of baclofen in elderly patients are virtually the same as in patients below 65 years of age.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Bolofen
Fatigue
Weakness
Drowsiness
Dizziness
confusion.
schizophrenia.
psychotic disorder.
a stroke.
seizures.
dysreflexia.
functional disorder of bladder neck and sphincter mechanism.
chronic kidney disease stage 3A (moderate)
Bolofen 30mg Tablet XL may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Bolofen 30mg Tablet XL may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Bolofen 30mg Tablet XL is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Baclofen is indicated for the relief of spasticity of voluntary muscle resulting from such disorders as multiple sclerosis, other spinal lesions e.g. tumours of the spinal cord, syringomyelia, motor neurone disease, transverse myelitis, traumatic partial section of the cord.
alcohol.
antihistamines (e.g., cetirizine, doxylamine, diphenhydramine, hydroxyzine, loratadine)
antipsychotics (e.g., chlorpromazine, clozapine, haloperidol, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone)
antidiabetes medications (e.g., glyburide, insulin)
Do not chew, crush or break it. Bolofen 30mg Tablet XL is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Bolofen 30mg Tablet XL, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Bolofen 30mg Tablet XL provides relief from rigidity, tension and stiffness in muscles (spasticity) that may occur due to various conditions affecting the nervous system.
Take it with or after food or a glass of milk.
Bolofen 30mg Tablet XL may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Bolofen 30mg Tablet XL as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor if you've been on it for a long time.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bolofen 30mg Tablet XL is to be taken with food.
Q. Can Bolofen 30mg Tablet XL make you sleepy?
Yes, Bolofen 30mg Tablet XL can cause sleepiness. It can make a person dizzy due to its sedative effect. It can also affect vision and therefore you should avoid driving and using heavy machinery until and unless you know how Bolofen 30mg Tablet XL affects you.
Q. Does Bolofen 30mg Tablet XL help anxiety?
Though Bolofen 30mg Tablet XL is not approved to treat anxiety disorders, it has been observed in some studies that it is effective in treating stress which occurs after a trauma.
Q. Can I take Bolofen 30mg Tablet XL if I have a liver problem?
If you have a liver problem then you need to be cautious while taking Bolofen 30mg Tablet XL. This is because the medicine may increase the production of liver enzymes. Hence, regular laboratory examination of liver enzymes is required while taking this medicine as advised by your doctor.
Q. Does Bolofen 30mg Tablet XL have any effect on kidneys?
Bolofen 30mg Tablet XL may cause side effects in patients with normal kidney function which include excessive day time urination (pollakiuria), burning sensation while urinating (dysuria), and loss of bladder control (urinary incontinence). Generally, a low dose of Bolofen 30mg Tablet XL is prescribed if a person has abnormally functioning kidneys or if a person is on dialysis.
Q. How should Bolofen 30mg Tablet XL be taken?
Take Bolofen 30mg Tablet XL exactly as directed by your doctor. If a person experiences nausea while taking Bolofen 30mg Tablet XL then it should be consumed with food or milk. However, for night cramps, it would be best to use the medicine at night time or 1 hour before doing specific tasks like physiotherapy or washing.
