Liofen 40mg Capsule XL 10.0 capsule xl in 1 strip

All Details About Liofen 40mg Capsule XL

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Liofen 40mg Capsule XL

Description:

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.

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:

Muscle relaxation

Directions For Use:

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 should be taken with or after food.

Side Effects:

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

Ordinary side effects of Liofen

Dizziness

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Liofen 40mg Capsule XL.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Liofen 40mg Capsule XL is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Liofen 40mg Capsule XL should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

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

CAUTION

Liofen 40mg Capsule XL should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Liofen 40mg Capsule XL should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

FAQs:

Can Liofen 40mg Capsule XL make you sleepy?

Affirmative, 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.

Does Liofen 40mg Capsule XL help anxiety?

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.

Can I take Liofen 40mg Capsule XL if I have a liver problem?

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.

Does Liofen 40mg Capsule XL have any effect on kidneys?

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.

How should Liofen 40mg Capsule XL be taken?

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.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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