Lioresal

Baclofen

Designed to relieve muscle spasms to support motor function.

Active ingredient
Baclofen
Route
Oral use
Form
Tablet; Oral solution
Strengths
10 · 25mg

You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.

Prescription rules on Lioresal vary by country.

Lioresal details

Therapeutic class
Muscle Relaxant
Pharmacological class
GABA-B Agonist
Known off-label uses
hiccups; alcohol withdrawal
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to baclofen; porphyria; peptic ulcer
Precautions and warnings
do not stop treatment abruptly; may impair ability to drive or operate machinery
Minor side effects
somnolence; fatigue; dizziness; nausea
Moderate side effects
muscle weakness; confusional state; headache; constipation
Dosage forms
Tablet; Oral solution
Administration route
Oral use
Patient summary
Designed to relieve muscle spasms to support motor function.
Supply category
Pharmacist-supplied medicine; local rules apply
Originator
Novartis
Onset Time
1–2 hours
Duration
4–8 hours
Storage instructions
Store below 25°C in a dry place.
Drug interactions
alcohol; central nervous system depressants; antihypertensives
Age restrictions
Use with caution in children.
Serious side effects

respiratory depression, requires immediate medical attention; hallucinations, requires immediate medical attention

Mechanism of action

Activates GABA-B receptors in the spinal cord, which inhibits excitatory neurotransmitters to reduce skeletal muscle spasticity.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Use only if clearly necessary. Breastfeeding: Can be used with caution, monitoring the infant.

What you will receive

Lioresal is the originator brand name, made by Novartis. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Novartis and do not ship the original Lioresal.

  • You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Baclofen) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
  • The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
  • A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.

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Registration in Singapore and Malaysia

  • Singapore
  • Malaysia

About Lioresal

Lioresal is the original brand of baclofen, a medication used to manage symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury and spinal cord spasm. Supplied as a tablet in 10mg and 25mg strengths, this product is designed to aid those with muscle spasticity.

Buying Lioresal online

Lioresal is registered across 14 markets, including Japan, the UAE and Singapore, with availability also in Hong Kong, Thailand and Malaysia. As a reliable option for muscle management, it is one of the most ordered medications across the region. Generic baclofen, much of it made in India, is a far more affordable solution than the original brand for expats and patients far from a major pharmacy.