Baclofen - Systemic
Brand Names
Lioresal, Apo-Baclofen, Novo-Baclofen, Nu-Baclofen, PMS-Baclofen
Baclofen *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects *** Additional Information
How to Use
Dosage
The dose of baclofen will be various for various diseaseds.
Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the
label
. The following information includes only the average doses of
baclofen
If your dose is various, do not change it
unless your family doctor tells you to do so.
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For oral
dosage form - tablets:
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For muscle relaxation:
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Adults and teenagers At first, the dose is 5 milligrams - mg
three times a day. Then, each dose may be increased by 5 mg every three days
until the desired response is reached. No more than 80 mg must be taken
within a twenty-four-hour period.
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Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.
Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug and you remember
within an hour or so of the missed dose, take it as soon as you remember.
However, if you do not remember until later, skip the missed dose and go back
to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage To store this drug:
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Keep out of the reach of children.
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Store away from heat and direct light.
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Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other
damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
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Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure
that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.
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