Baclofen 10 mg Tablets — Generic For Lioresal — Upsher-Smith

Medication Summary

Medication Summary: This section summarizes DailyMed drug label information to make the label easier to understand. It is not a substitute for the official label, pharmacist counseling, prescriber instructions, or medical advice.

Overview

Baclofen tablets are a muscle relaxant and antispastic medicine. The label says they are used to help relieve signs and symptoms of spasticity from multiple sclerosis, especially flexor spasms, pain, clonus, and muscular rigidity.

They may also be of some value in people with spinal cord injuries and other spinal cord diseases. The label says baclofen is not indicated for skeletal muscle spasm from rheumatic disorders, and its effectiveness for stroke, cerebral palsy, and Parkinson's disease has not been established.

Baclofen can cause drowsiness and other central nervous system effects. The label warns against stopping it suddenly unless directed, because abrupt withdrawal has been associated with hallucinations and seizures.

Storage Information

Dispense in a tight container as defined in the USP with a child-resistant closure. Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Key Counseling Points

• Take baclofen only as prescribed on the label directions from your clinician.
• The dose is usually started low and increased gradually to reach the desired effect.
• Do not stop baclofen suddenly; the label warns that abrupt withdrawal can cause hallucinations and seizures.
• Baclofen may cause drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, or fatigue.
• Use caution with driving, operating machinery, or other activities that need alertness.
• Alcohol and other central nervous system depressants may add to baclofenu2019s effects.
• Tell your clinician if you have kidney problems, because dose reduction may be needed.
• If you have epilepsy, the label says seizure control and EEG may need monitoring.
• Baclofen is not indicated for skeletal muscle spasm from rheumatic disorders.
• The label states safety and effectiveness in children under 12 years have not been established.

Helpful Patient Education

Baclofen tablets, USP are an oral muscle relaxant and antispastic medicine. According to the DailyMed label, they are used to help relieve spasticity related to multiple sclerosis and may also be of some value in certain spinal cord injuries and other spinal cord diseases.

This pharmacy product page content is based on the Baclofen Tablets, USP label information and includes key safety points such as gradual dose titration, the risk of drowsiness, and the warning against abrupt discontinuation. It also describes labeled use, limitations, and important precautions for patients and caregivers.

Medication Summary last generated: 2026-06-19 11:31:49