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Liofen 10 Tablet


Product introduction

Liofen 10 Tablet is a muscle relaxer. It is used to treat muscular symptoms such as rigidity, tension, and stiffness that may occur due to various conditions such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, motor neuron disease, or injury to the head, brain, or spine.

Liofen 10 Tablet is used to relieve or reduce increased muscle stiffness in various diseases of the brain

Uses of Liofen Tablet

  • Muscle relaxation

Benefits of Liofen Tablet

In Muscle relaxation

Liofen 10 Tablet 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. It effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement.

Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Side effects of Liofen Tablet

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 Liofen

  • Dizziness
  • Convulsion
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Sedation
  • Hypotension (low blood pressure)
  • Hypotonia (decreased muscle tone)
  • Agitation
  • Constipation
  • Increased white blood cell count
  • Chills
  • Urinary retention

How to use Liofen Tablet

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. Liofen 10 Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
Liofen 10 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Liofen 10 Tablet 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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Liofen 10 Tablet 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.
Driving
UNSAFE
Liofen 10 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Liofen 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Liofen 10 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Liofen 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Liofen 10 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Liofen 10 Tablet provides relief from rigidity, tension and stiffness in muscles (spasticity) that may occur due to various conditions affecting the nervous system.
  • Liofen 10 Tablet should be taken during meals with a little liquid.
  • Liofen 10 Tablet 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 Liofen 10 Tablet 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Gamma Amino Acids Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Skeletal muscle relaxant- Centrally acting

Patient concerns

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She suffering with MCA stroke. Paralyzed with right hand and leg. She cannot walk own. Her right hand getting stiff i need a solution.
Dr. Vikas Sharma
Neurology
Tab liofen 5 mg bd Physio
Suffering with brainhamerage and paralyses from June 2016. this time normal condition but my both arm with shoulder has pain from 2 month
Dr. Vikas Sharma
Neurology
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User feedback


FAQs

Can Liofen 10 Tablet make you sleepy?

Yes, Liofen 10 Tablet 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 Liofen 10 Tablet affects you.

Does Liofen 10 Tablet help anxiety?

Though Liofen 10 Tablet 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.

Can I take Liofen 10 Tablet if I have a liver problem?

If you have a liver problem then you need to be cautious while taking Liofen 10 Tablet. 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.

Does Liofen 10 Tablet have any effect on kidneys?

Liofen 10 Tablet 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 lower dose of this medicine is prescribed if a person has abnormally functioning kidneys or if a person is on dialysis.

How should Liofen 10 Tablet be taken?

Take Liofen 10 Tablet exactly as directed by your doctor. If a person experiences nausea while taking Liofen 10 Tablet 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.

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Country of origin: India

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