Liofen 40mg Capsule XL
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Product introduction
Liofen 40mg Capsule XL 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 40mg Capsule XL is used to relieve or reduce increased muscle stiffness in various diseases of the brain
Liofen 40mg Capsule XL is used to relieve or reduce increased muscle stiffness in various diseases of the brain
Uses of Liofen Capsule XL
- Muscle relaxation
Benefits of Liofen Capsule XL
In Muscle relaxation
Liofen 40mg Capsule 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. 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.
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 Capsule XL
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 Capsule XL
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 40mg Capsule XL is to be taken with food.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Liofen 40mg Capsule XL may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Liofen 40mg Capsule 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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Liofen 40mg Capsule 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.
Driving
UNSAFE
Liofen 40mg Capsule XL may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Liofen 40mg Capsule XL should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Liofen 40mg Capsule XL may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Liofen 40mg Capsule XL should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Liofen 40mg Capsule XL may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Liofen 40mg Capsule XL provides relief from rigidity, tension and stiffness in muscles (spasticity) that may occur due to various conditions affecting the nervous system.
- Liofen 40mg Capsule XL should be taken during meals with a little liquid.
- Liofen 40mg Capsule 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 Liofen 40mg Capsule 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Gamma Amino Acids Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Skeletal muscle relaxant- Centrally acting
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Liofen 40mg Capsule XL
Once A Day
78%
Twice A Day
16%
Thrice A Day
6%
What are you using Liofen Capsule XL for?
Muscle relaxa*
80%
Others
20%
*Muscle relaxation
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
44%
Poor
33%
Average
22%
What were the side-effects while using Liofen 40mg Capsule XL?
No Side Effec*
67%
Drowsiness
33%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Liofen Capsule XL?
With or witho*
67%
With food
33%
*With or without food
Please rate Liofen 40mg Capsule XL on price
Expensive
47%
Average
33%
Not Expensive
20%
FAQs
Can Liofen 40mg Capsule XL make you sleepy?
Yes, Liofen 40mg Capsule 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 Liofen 40mg Capsule XL affects you.
Does Liofen 40mg Capsule XL help anxiety?
Though Liofen 40mg Capsule 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.
Can I take Liofen 40mg Capsule XL if I have a liver problem?
If you have a liver problem then you need to be cautious while taking Liofen 40mg Capsule 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.
Does Liofen 40mg Capsule XL have any effect on kidneys?
Liofen 40mg Capsule 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 lower dose of this medicine is prescribed if a person has abnormally functioning kidneys or if a person is on dialysis.
How should Liofen 40mg Capsule XL be taken?
Take Liofen 40mg Capsule XL exactly as directed by your doctor. If a person experiences nausea while taking Liofen 40mg Capsule 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.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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