Lioresal
Baclofen tablets for spasticity and muscle spasms. It calms the overactive reflexes that keep muscles tight.
- Category
- Pain & Anti-inflammatories
- Active ingredient
- Baclofen
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 10mg · 25mg
This listing uses Lioresal as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Lioresal vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Lioresal details
- Conditions
- Spasticity · Muscle Spasms
- Alternative names
- baclofen
- Therapeutic class
- Skeletal Muscle Relaxant
- Pharmacological class
- GABA-B Receptor Agonist
- Known off-label uses
- hiccups
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to baclofen
- Minor side effects
- somnolence; dizziness; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- muscle weakness; fatigue; confusion
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Novartis
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 4–8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Alcohol; Antihistamines; CNS Depressants
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over two years and adults.
Serious side effects
seizure, requires immediate medical attention; severe respiratory depression, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Baclofen tablets for spasticity and muscle spasms. It calms the overactive reflexes that keep muscles tight.
Mechanism of action
Acts at spinal cord level by binding to GABA-B receptors, reducing excitatory spinal reflexes to relax skeletal muscles.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use with caution. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Lioresal is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Baclofen, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.