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Riclofen Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

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Riclofen Tablet is a product of Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

Composition: Baclofen (10mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

₹ 77.49

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All Details About Riclofen Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Riclofen Tablet

Description:

Riclofen Tablet 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.

Riclofen Tablet 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. Riclofen Tablet 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 Riclofen

  • Hypotension (low blood pressure)
  • Hypotonia (decreased muscle tone)
  • Agitation
  • Constipation
  • Increased white blood cell count
  • Chills
  • Urinary retention
  • Dizziness
  • Convulsion
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Sedation

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Riclofen Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Riclofen Tablet 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Riclofen Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Riclofen Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Riclofen Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
Riclofen Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

FAQs:

Can Riclofen Tablet make you sleepy?

Affirmative, Riclofen Tablet 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 Riclofen Tablet affects you.

Does Riclofen Tablet help anxiety?

Though Riclofen Tablet 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 Riclofen Tablet if I have a liver problem?

If you have a liver problem then you need to be cautious while taking Riclofen Tablet. 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 Riclofen Tablet have any effect on kidneys?

Riclofen Tablet 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 Riclofen Tablet be taken?

Take Riclofen Tablet exactly as directed by your doctor. If a person experiences nausea while taking Riclofen Tablet 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. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

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

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