Baclotab 25 mg Tablet SR

Baclotab 25 mg Tablet SR – Baclofen 25 mg Sustained Release by Alteus

Baclotab 25 from Alteus Biogenics contains Baclofen IP 25 mg in an uncoated sustained release tablet. Baclofen relieves spasticity – the continuous, painful muscle tightness that follows spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis or stroke. It is a GABA-B agonist: it mimics the brain’s main inhibitory signal at the level of the spinal cord, quietening the reflex loop that keeps muscles clenched. Plain baclofen is short-acting and usually taken three times daily; the sustained release form spreads the same drug over a longer period, which reduces the peaks that cause drowsiness and gives steadier relief between doses. Strip of 15 tablets. Schedule H prescription medicine.

Key Features

• Baclofen IP 25 mg in a sustained release tablet
• GABA-B agonist – calms the spinal reflexes behind muscle spasm
• Sustained release – steadier relief and fewer drowsiness peaks
• For spasticity in multiple sclerosis, spinal injury and stroke
• Strip of 15 tablets from Alteus Biogenics Pvt Ltd.

Composition

• Baclofen IP – 25 mg per uncoated sustained release tablet
• Colour – Sunset Yellow

Composition as printed on the pack. Refer to the package insert for the complete list of excipients.

Uses & Benefits

• Relieves painful muscle spasm and stiffness (spasticity)
• Reduces the involuntary spasms of multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury
• Improves the ability to move, walk and take part in physiotherapy
• Eases the night-time cramps and jerks that disrupt sleep
• Reduces pain caused by continuously contracted muscle
• Long-established treatment with decades of clinical use

Directions for Use

• Take exactly as prescribed – baclofen is always started low and increased in steps
• Swallow the tablet whole. Do not chew, crush or split it – that destroys the sustained release and delivers the whole dose at once
• Take it at the same times each day, with or after food if it upsets your stomach
• Never stop suddenly – abrupt withdrawal is dangerous and the dose must be tapered by your doctor
• Avoid alcohol, which greatly increases the drowsiness

Precautions

• Never stop baclofen suddenly. Abrupt withdrawal can cause fever, confusion, hallucinations, rebound spasticity and, rarely, seizures. It must always be tapered by your doctor
• Drowsiness and dizziness are common, especially in the first weeks. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you
• Avoid alcohol and other sedatives – they multiply the drowsiness
• Some spasticity is useful. If a patient relies on stiff legs to stand or transfer, relaxing the muscle too much can make walking harder – tell your doctor if this happens
• The dose is reduced in kidney disease. Tell your doctor about kidney problems, epilepsy, stroke, or a history of stomach ulcers
• Weakness, nausea, confusion and low blood pressure can occur; report anything that troubles you rather than stopping the tablet yourself

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry and dark place, protected from light, as printed on the pack
• Keep tablets in the original blister until use
• Keep out of reach of children

Disclaimer

Schedule H prescription drug – to be sold by retail on the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner only. This information is for general awareness and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never start or stop baclofen without your doctor’s guidance.