Muscofen 8mg Tablet

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Composition FOR Muscofen 8mg Tablet

Baclofen(8mg)

food interaction for Muscofen Tablet

alcohol interaction for Muscofen Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Muscofen Tablet

lactation interaction for Muscofen Tablet

food

alcohol

pregnancy

lactation

Muscofen 8mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.
None

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Muscofen 8mg Tablet.

CAUTION

Muscofen 8mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Muscofen 8mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR Muscofen 8mg Tablet

Baclofen(8mg)

Muscofen tablet uses

{med_name} is used for muscle relaxation. It treats muscle spasms which may occur in diseases affecting the nervous system, such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, motor neuron disease, or injury to head, brain or spine.

How muscofen tablet works

Muscofen 8mg Tablet is a muscle relaxant. It works on the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm maintaining the strength of the muscles. This relieves pain and improves movement of muscles.

Common side effects of muscofen tablet

Dizziness

SUBSTITUTES FOR Muscofen Tablet

No substitutes found

Expert advice FOR Muscofen Tablet

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

Frequently asked questions FOR Muscofen 8mg Tablet

Baclofen

Q. Can Muscofen 8mg Tablet make you sleepy?

Yes, Muscofen 8mg 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 Muscofen 8mg Tablet affects you.

Q. Does Muscofen 8mg Tablet help anxiety?

Though Muscofen 8mg 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.

Q. Can I take Muscofen 8mg Tablet if I have a liver problem?

If you have a liver problem then you need to be cautious while taking Muscofen 8mg 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.