Baklofen 25mg. 50 tablets

What is Baklofen-Polfarma and what it is used?
Baklofen-Polfarma a product whose function is based on the reduction of increased muscle tone, seen in different conditions, such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord trauma, cerebral stroke, cerebral paralysis, meningitis, and trauma glavata.Tozi product reduces pain associated with increased muscle tone and thus assist the rehabilitation.
One pack contains 50 tablets of 10 mg or 25 mg baclofen.
2. Before taking Baklofen-Polfarma
This product should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to baclofen or to any of the excipients of the product, or in patients with gastric or duodenal ulcer.
Particular attention Baklofen-Polfarma should be used in:
• impaired renal function (baclofen is excreted through the kidneys). In renal impairment, the dose of baclofen should be reduced by a doctor.
• Patients over 65 years of age (more common in these patients experience adverse reactions).
• patients with psychotic syndromes, schizophrenia, epilepsy and embarrassing conditions should be carefully observed over the entire period of treatment with baclofen, because the symptoms of these diseases and syndromes may be exacerbated.
• Particular attention should be conducted with baclofen therapy in patients who maintain vertical body position and balance and movements depend on increased muscle tone.
• patients with cerebral infarction, disorders of the respiratory system, diseases of liver function, or conditions associated with an increased tone of the sphincter of the bladder.
Baclofen therapy should never be stopped abruptly due to the risk of side effects. The dose should be gradually reduced within 1-2 weeks.
Taking Baklofen-Polfarma with food and drink
This medicine should be taken during meals.
pregnancy:
The doctor should be informed about the planning or already occurring pregnancy. Until now, no clinical trials were conducted on the effect of baclofen on the human fetus.Baklofen can be taken during pregnancy only medical judgment when benefit to the mother outweighs the harm to the fetus.
lactation
Baklofen is excreted in breast milk, and breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with baclofen.
Effects on driving and using machines:
Baklofen-Polfarma can reduce the concentration to cause sedation and therefore patients should not drive or operate machinery during treatment with baclofen.
Concomitant administration of other medicinal products:
Some medicines should not be used simultaneously. Sometimes your doctor may need to adjust the dose of certain products require concomitant prilozhenie.Lekaryat must be informed about all the medicines which have been adopted or are taken recently, including drugs that are sold without a prescription.
This is especially important if you are taking antihypertensive or CNS depressants simultaneously with baclofen because they can enhance their effects. Tricyclic antidepressants may increase the action of baclofen.
The information in this leaflet applies to drugs that are administered in the past or will be adopted in the future.
3. How to take Baklofen-Polfarma
This drug should be taken strictly as prescribed. The doctor determines the dose for each individual patient to be able to determine the lowest effective doses without side effects.
adults:
Generally, treatment is initiated with a dose of 5 mg (1/2 tablet of 10 mg) 3 times daily and the dosage is gradually increased every three days until optimal therapeutic efekt.Pri most patients, therapeutic efficacy is observed at a daily dose of from 30 mg to 75 mg.Ako is necessary to administer higher doses of the drug (75-100 mg per day) may be used in tablets of 25 mg. Should not exceed the daily dose above 100 mg.
children:
The treatment starts with a dose of 5 mg, 2 times daily. The dose is gradually increased every 3 days to obtain the optimum therapeutic effect. Typically, baclofen was dosed at 0.75-2 mg / kg body weight.
It is recommended that the following dosage regimen according to age:
From 12 months to 2 years - 10-20 mg daily,
2 to 6 years - 20-30 mg daily,
From 6 to 10 years - 30-60 mg daily.
In children over the age of 10 the maximum daily dose is 2.5 mg / kg body weight.
If you forget to take the appropriate dose Baklofen-Polfarma:
If you forget to take a dose of Baklofen-Polfarma, take it as soon as you remember. If you already almost time for your next dose, forget the forgotten. Never take a double dose.
If you take a higher dose than prescribed you:
If you take more than your prescribed dose, immediately tell your doctor about it.
4. Possible side effects
Baklofen-Polfarma as all other medications can cause side effects. Adverse reactions were observed more frequently in a rapid increase in dose, high doses of baclofen or adults.
The following adverse reactions have been reported with administration of baclofen: Very common: somnolence (sleepiness)
Common: nausea, headache and dizziness, hypotension, weakness, tiredness, confusion, insomnia, constipation, frequent urination. Rare: abnormal accommodation (blurred vision), dry mouth, ataxia (abnormal gait), nervousness, agitation, euphoria, hallucinations, depression, disorientation, nightmares, muscle pain, sensory disturbances in the limbs (paresthesia), decreased threshold and convulsions risk of seizures (especially in epileptic patients), chest pain, palpitations (heart palpitations), dyspnea, respiratory depression, syncope (fainting), anorexia (lack of appetite), dysgeusia, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, urination (urinary frequency, urinary incontinence, urinary retention, lack of urine output), hematuria (blood in urine), impotence, abnormal ejaculation, skin rash, itching, swelling of the ankles, profuse sweating, weight gain, feeling stuffy nose. In some patients, worsening of spasticity (paradoxical reaction to the drug).
With rapid withdrawal of the drug may occur seizures, restlessness, agitation, hallucinations, abnormal psychology and abnormal muscle tone.
If any of these symptoms should be immediately consulted a doctor, chest pain, shortness of breath, syncope, hematuria, depression, confusion, hallucinations, skin rash, convulsions, impaired vision, a significant reduction in muscle tone, some povrashtane.Pri patients can be observed and others not listed in this leaflet symptoms. In that case, should immediately inform your doctor.
5. Storage of Baklofen-Polfarma
Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
Store in a dry, dark place at a temperature of 25 ° C.
Do not use after the expiry date stated on the packaging.