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Liofen XL Capsule 10's
About Liofen XL Capsule 10's
Liofen XL Capsule 10's belongs to the group of medicines called 'muscle relaxants' used to reduce and relieve the muscle spasms (excessive tension in the muscles) occurring in various illnesses. Muscle spasm is the sudden involuntary contractions of the muscle, which can be painful and uncomfortable. When the nerve impulses that control the muscle movements are damaged or interrupted, it could lead to muscle spasms.
Liofen XL Capsule 10's works by inhibiting the reflexes at the spinal level and helps in relieving pain and improves muscle movements. Liofen XL Capsule 10's works on the spinal cord and brain, thereby helps in maintaining muscle strength and relieves muscle spasms or stiffness. Thus Liofen XL Capsule 10's reduces muscle spasm in the conditions of multiple sclerosis (a disorder which affects the brain and spinal cord), cerebrovascular accidents (damage to the brain due to lack of blood supply), cerebral palsy (a disorder of movement, posture and muscle tone), spinal cord diseases and other nervous system disorders.
Take Liofen XL Capsule 10's with food. You are advised to take Liofen XL Capsule 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as sleepiness, drowsiness, nausea, headache, weakness, and dry mouth. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are suggested to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.
Do not discontinue Liofen XL Capsule 10's suddenly as it could lead to unpleasant side-effects such as rigidity, increased heart rate, changes in mood, fever, mental disorders, confusion, hallucinations, and fits (seizures). Consult your doctor before taking Liofen XL Capsule 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Liofen XL Capsule 10's is not recommended for children below 4 years of age and those who weigh below 33kgs. Inform your doctor about all the current medicines you are taking and about your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side-effects. Please speak to your doctor immediately if you experience mood swings, depression, or if you have any suicidal thoughts.
Uses of Liofen XL Capsule 10's
Medicinal Benefits
Liofen XL Capsule 10's belongs to the group of medicines called muscle relaxants used to reduce and relieve the muscle spasms (excessive tension in the muscles) occurring in various illnesses such as multiple sclerosis (a disorder which affects the brain and spinal cord), cerebrovascular accidents (damage to the brain due to lack of blood supply), cerebral palsy (a disorder of movement, posture and muscle tone), spinal cord diseases and other nervous system disorders. Liofen XL Capsule 10's works by inhibiting the reflexes at the spinal level and helps in relieving pain and improves muscle movements. Liofen XL Capsule 10's is particularly effective for relieving involuntary muscle spasms in the ankle, hip, and knee. Liofen XL Capsule 10's also helps in restoring muscle function; however, Liofen XL Capsule 10's is not effective for muscle spasms caused by stroke, Parkinson’s disease, or rheumatoid arthritis. Liofen XL Capsule 10's works on the centres of the spinal cord and brain, thereby helps in maintaining muscle strength and relieving muscle spasms or stiffness. Liofen XL Capsule 10's is used off-label to treat hiccups or Tourette’s syndrome (a nervous problem which causes people to make uncontrollable sudden movements or sounds).
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Drug Warnings
Do not take Liofen XL Capsule 10's if you are allergic to any of its contents or if you ever had a stomach ulcer. Talk to your doctor before taking Liofen XL Capsule 10's if you have kidney or liver problems, mental disorders, breathing difficulty or lung disease, diabetes, difficulty in urination, high blood pressure, Parkinson’s disease, or if you ever had a stroke. Consult your doctor before taking Liofen XL Capsule 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Liofen XL Capsule 10's is not recommended for children below four years of age and those who weigh below 33 kg.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Liofen XL Capsule 10's may have interaction with pain killers (hydrocodone, methadone, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, morphine, fentanyl, tramadol), opiate antagonists (naloxone), muscle relaxant (tizanidine), drugs used to treat mood disorders (lithium, amitriptyline), calcium channel blocker (diltiazem), drugs used to treat Parkinson’s disease (levodopa, carbidopa), anti-histamine (promethazine), sedative medicine (temazepam), and anti-convulsant (carbamazepine).
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Liofen XL Capsule 10's as it might cause increased sleepiness, drowsiness, and difficulty in concentrating.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have kidney dysfunction, seizures (fits), psychosis (a severe mental disorder with impaired thoughts and emotions), and autonomic dysreflexia (spinal cord injury).
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Muscle spasm: It is the sudden involuntary contractions of the muscle, which can be painful and uncomfortable. When the nerve impulses that control the muscle movements are damaged or interrupted, it could lead to muscle spasms. Symptoms include muscle tightness, joint stiffness, unusual posture, difficulty in moving, pain in affected muscles, and joints. Fatigue (weakness), stress, extreme heat or cold, infection, and tight clothing can trigger muscle spasms. Muscle relaxants and exercise can treat muscle spasms. Muscle relaxants sedate the muscle and help in inhibiting painful contractions. Exercise helps in muscle stretching so that they are less likely to spasm, tear, and sprain.