BAMIFEN (LIORESAL) INDICATIONS
Bamifen (Baclofen) is a muscle relaxer and an antispastic agent.
Baclofen is used to treat muscle symptoms caused by multiple sclerosis, including spasm, pain, and stiffness.
Baclofen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
BAMIFEN (LIORESAL) INSTRUCTIONS
Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.
BAMIFEN (LIORESAL) STORAGE
Take the medicine as directed by your doctor.
Adult Patients with Spasticity of Spinal Cord Origin:
Adult Patients with Spasticity of Cerebral Origin:
Pediatric Patients:
BAMIFEN (LIORESAL) STORAGE
Does not require refrigeration.
Do not store above 86°F (30°C).
Do not freeze.
Do not heat sterilize.
BAMIFEN (LIORESAL) MORE INFO:
Active ingredient: Baclofen
Bamifen is a muscle relaxant. It reduces the frequency and severity of muscle spasms that occur as a result of neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis.
You should not use baclofen if you are allergic to it.
To make sure you can safely take baclofen, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
kidney disease;
epilepsy or other seizure disorder; or
a history of stroke or blood clots.
Using baclofen may increase your risk of developing an ovarian cyst. Talk with your doctor about your specific risk. FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether baclofen will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication. It is not known whether baclofen passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while you are using baclofen. Do not give this medication to a child younger than 12 years old. Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this medicine.
Important safety information
This medication may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of baclofen. Do not use baclofen at a time when muscle tone is needed to assure safe balance and movement for certain activities. In some situations, it may endanger your physical safety to be in a state of reduced muscle tone.
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
seizure (convulsions);
confusion, hallucinations; or
an uneven heartbeat.
Less serious side effects may include:
drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, tired feeling;
headache;
sleep problems (insomnia);
nausea, constipation; or
urinating more often than usual.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.