Product Details

Product Information of Baclofen 10mg Tablets

What you need to know before you take Baclofen Tablets

Do not take Baclofen tabletsif you • are allergic to baclofen or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6) • have ever had a stomach ulcer Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Baclofen tablets if you: • have had a stroke • have epilepsy • suffer from any mental illness • are being treated for high blood pressure • have Parkinson’s disease • suffer from any liver, kidney or lung disease • have diabetes • have difficulties urinating • are pregnant or breast-feeding • have a history of alcoholism, or you drink alcohol to excess or you have a history of drug abuse or dependence Some people being treated with baclofen have had thoughts of harming or killing themselves or have tried to kill themselves. Most of these people also had depression, had been using alcohol excessively or were prone to having thoughts of killing themselves. If you have thoughts of harming or killing yourself at any time, speak to your doctor straightaway or go to a hospital. Also, ask a relative or close friend to tell you if they are worried about any changes in your behaviour and ask them to read this leaflet. Children and adolescents Baclofen tablets are not suitable for use in children under 33kg body weight. Other medicines and Baclofen Tablets Some medicines can interfere with your treatment. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following: • Other medicines to relax muscles e.g. tizanidine • Medicines to treat mood disorders such as lithium or tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline • Medicines for high blood pressure e.g. diltiazem • Other drugs which also affect the kidney, e.g. ibuprofen • Medicines for Parkinson’s disease e.g. levodopa or carbidopa • Medicines which slow down the nervous system, e.g. antihistamines such as promethazine, • Sedatives such as temazepam, opiates for pain relief such as morphine and anti-convulsants (antiepileptic medicines such as carbamazepine). Always tell your doctor or pharmacist about all the medicines you are taking. This means medicines you have bought yourself as well as medicines on prescription from your doctor. Pregnancy and breast-feeding Pregnancy: Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine. You should not take Baclofen tablets during pregnancy unless your doctor advises you to do so. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, or planning to become pregnant. If you have to take Baclofen tablets during pregnancy, your unborn baby will also be exposed to Baclofen. After birth your baby may develop withdrawal symptoms such as convulsions (symptoms of withdrawal are described in the section “If you stop taking Baclofen tablets”). Breastfeeding: Only a very small amount of baclofen passes into breast milk. Your doctor will discuss with you whether you should breast-feed whilst taking Baclofen tablets. Driving and using machines Some people may feel drowsy and/or dizzy or have problems with their eyes while they are taking Baclofen tablets. If this happens, you should not drive or do anything that requires you to be alert (such as operate tools or machinery) until these effects have worn off. Other special warnings • Be careful when drinking alcohol – it may affect you more than usual. • Your doctor may want to give you a check up from time to time while you are taking Baclofen tablets. • If you are going to have an operation of any kind, make sure that the doctor knows that you are taking Baclofen Tablets. Baclofen tablets contain lactose If you have been told that you have intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine. Tests If you are diabetic or have liver disease your doctor may take regular blood tests, as Baclofen tablets may cause certain blood levels to rise