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Liofen 40mg Capsule XL

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini, MMST, MBBS
Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:02 AM (IST)
Liofen 40mg Capsule XL is a muscle relaxer. It is used to treat muscular symptoms such as rigidity, tension, and stiffness that may occur due to various conditions such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, motor neuron disease, or injury to the head, brain, or spine.
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General Information

Contains

Baclofen (40mg)

Marketer

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C
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Product introduction

Liofen 40mg Capsule XL can be taken with food. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective.

Some common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, weakness, drowsiness, and dizziness. If any of these side effects do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.

To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

Uses of Liofen Capsule XL

  • Muscle relaxation

Benefits of Liofen Capsule XL

Muscle relaxation
Liofen 40mg Capsule XL is a muscle relaxant that is used to relieve rigidity, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect skeletal muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for such symptoms. It effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement.

Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Side effects of Liofen Capsule XL

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Liofen
  • Dizziness
  • Convulsion
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Sedation
  • Hypotension (low blood pressure)
  • Hypotonia (decreased muscle tone)
  • Agitation
  • Constipation
  • Increased white blood cell count
  • Chills
  • Urinary retention

How to use Liofen Capsule XL

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Liofen 40mg Capsule XL is to be taken with food.

How Liofen Capsule XL works

Liofen 40mg Capsule XL is a muscle relaxant. It works on the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm maintaining the strength of the muscles. This relieves pain and improves movement of muscles.

Quick tips

  • Liofen 40mg Capsule XL provides relief from rigidity, tension and stiffness in muscles (spasticity) that may occur due to various conditions affecting the nervous system.
  • Liofen 40mg Capsule XL should be taken during meals with a little liquid.
  • Liofen 40mg Capsule XL may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Liofen 40mg Capsule XL as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
  • Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor if you've been on it for a long time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

UNSAFE
Liofen 40mg Capsule XL may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Liofen 40mg Capsule XL may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Liofen 40mg Capsule XL is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving

Driving

UNSAFE
Liofen 40mg Capsule XL may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney

Kidney

CAUTION
Liofen 40mg Capsule XL should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Liofen 40mg Capsule XL may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver

Liver

CAUTION
Liofen 40mg Capsule XL should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Liofen 40mg Capsule XL may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, Liofen 40mg Capsule XL can cause sleepiness. It can make a person dizzy due to its sedative effect. It can also affect vision and therefore you should avoid driving and using heavy machinery until and unless you know how Liofen 40mg Capsule XL affects you.
Though Liofen 40mg Capsule XL is not approved to treat anxiety disorders, it has been observed in some studies that it is effective in treating stress which occurs after a trauma.
If you have a liver problem then you need to be cautious while taking Liofen 40mg Capsule XL. This is because the medicine may increase the production of liver enzymes. Hence, regular laboratory examination of liver enzymes is required while taking this medicine as advised by your doctor.
Liofen 40mg Capsule XL may cause side effects in patients with normal kidney function which include excessive day time urination (pollakiuria), burning sensation while urinating (dysuria), and loss of bladder control (urinary incontinence). Generally, a lower dose of this medicine is prescribed if a person has abnormally functioning kidneys or if a person is on dialysis.
Take Liofen 40mg Capsule XL exactly as directed by your doctor. If a person experiences nausea while taking Liofen 40mg Capsule XL then it should be consumed with food or milk. However, for night cramps, it would be best to use the medicine at night time or 1 hour before doing specific tasks like physiotherapy or washing.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Gamma Amino Acids Derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Skeletal muscle relaxant- Centrally acting

References

  1. White PF, Katzung BG. Skeletal Muscle Relaxants. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 463.
  2. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 121-23.
  3. Baclofen. Camberley, Surrey: Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd.; 2001 [revised 22 Dec. 2017]. [Accessed 23 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
  4. Drugs.com. Baclofen Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  5. Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-S198. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  6. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  7. Baclofen [Package Leaflet]. Basel, Switzerland: Novartis Pharma AG; 2021. [Accessed 09 Jun, 2023] (online) Available from:
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User feedback

Once A Day
78%
Twice A Day
16%
Thrice A Day
6%
Muscle relaxation
80%
Others
20%
Excellent
44%
Poor
33%
Average
22%
No Side Effect
67%
Drowsiness
33%
With or without food
67%
With food
33%
Expensive
47%
Average
33%
Not Expensive
20%

Patient concerns

She suffering with MCA stroke. Paralyzed with right hand and leg. She cannot walk own. Her right hand getting stiff i need a solution.

Dr. Vikas Sharma
Dr. Vikas Sharma
Neurology
Tab liofen 5 mg bd Physio

Suffering with brainhamerage and paralyses from June 2016. this time normal condition but my both arm with shoulder has pain from 2 month

Dr. Vikas Sharma
Dr. Vikas Sharma
Neurology
start tab liofen 5 mg hs; show to neuro
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Marketer details

Name: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Address: Plot no 107/108,Namli block , Ranipool, East Sikkim 737135

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Country of origin: India
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