Baclofen

Therapeutic Group

Muscle Relaxant

Indication Dosage

Chronic Severe Spasticity Resulting From Cerebrovascular Accidents, Cerebral Palsy, Meningitis, Multiple Sclerosis Or Traumatic Partial Section Of Spinal Cord And Head Injury: 

  • Adult: Initially 5 Mg 3 Times A Day, Gradually Increased; Maintenance Up To 60 Mg Daily In Divided Doses, Review Treatment If No Benefit Within 6 Weeks Of Achieving Maximum Dose; Maximum 100 Mg Per Day 
  • Children: 2.5 Mg Four Times Daily, Increasing Gradually At Three Day Intervals To Required Daily Maintenance Dose: 
  • 1-2 Yrs: 10-20 Mg 
  • 2-6 Yrs: 20-30 Mg 
  • 6-10 Yrs: 30-60 Mg 
  • 10-12 Yrs: 60 Mg 
  • Above 12 Yrs: Same As Adult 

Pain Of Muscle Spasm In Palliative Care: 

  • Adult: 5-10 Mg 3 Times A Day 

Hiccup Due To Gastric Distension (in Palliative Care): 

  • Adult: 5 Mg Twice Daily

Content

  • Tab 10mg /25mg: Baclofen 10mg /25mg.

Pregnancy

Caution Advised, Use Only If Potential Benefit Outweighs Risk

Stability

  • Centrally Acting Muscle Relaxant

Contra Indications

  • Active Peptic Ulceration.

Precautions

  • Active Peptic Ulceration.

Lactation

  • Caution Advised

Side Effects

  • Agitation
  • Anxiety
  • Ataxia
  • Cardiovascular Depression
  • Confusion
  • Depression
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry Mouth
  • Euphoria
  • Gi Disturbances
  • Hallucinations
  • Headache
  • Hyperhidrosis
  • Hypotension
  • Insomnia
  • Myalgia
  • Nightmares
  • Rash
  • Respiratory Depression
  • Sedation
  • Seizure
  • Tremor
  • Urinary Disturbances
  • Visual Disorders
  • Abdominal Pain.
  • Rare: Changes In Hepatic Function
  • Dysarthria
  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • Paraesthesia
  • Taste Disturbances
  • Hypothermia