Baclofen (Systemic)

Brand Names : Lioresal, Apo-Baclofen, Novo-Baclofen, Nu-Baclofen, PMS-Baclofen

Proper Use of This Medicine

Dosing - The dose of baclofen will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of baclofen. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

• For oral dosage form (tablets):
  • For muscle relaxation:
    • Adults and teenagers - At first, the dose is 5 milligrams (mg) three times a day. Then, each dose may be increased by 5 mg every three days until the desired response is reached. No more than 80 mg should be taken within a twenty-four-hour period.
    • Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, and you remember within an hour or so of the missed dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if you do not remember until later, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.