Lioresal
Baclofen 10mg and 25mg, as tablets and oral solution, used for multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury and spinal cord spasm. A GABA-B agonist.
- Category
- Pain Management
- Active ingredient
- Baclofen
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet; Oral solution
- Strengths
- 10 · 25mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Lioresal on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis · Spinal Cord Injury · Spinal Cord Spasm
- 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
- 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
Patient summary
Baclofen 10mg and 25mg, as tablets and oral solution, used for multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury and spinal cord spasm. A GABA-B agonist.
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.
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
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.
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.