Baclofen 20 mg Tablets — Generic For Lioresal — Unichem

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 prescription muscle relaxant and antispastic medicine available as 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg oral tablets. The label says it is used to help relieve signs and symptoms of spasticity caused by multiple sclerosis, especially flexor spasms, pain, clonus, and muscle rigidity.

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

Baclofen can cause drowsiness and other central nervous system effects. The label warns against stopping the medicine suddenly, because hallucinations and seizures have occurred with abrupt withdrawal.

Storage Information

Store at 20º to 25ºC (68º to 77ºF) [see USP controlled Room Temperature].

Key Counseling Points

• Take baclofen exactly as prescribed and follow the dose schedule given by your prescriber.
• The label says treatment is usually started at a low dose and increased gradually.
• Do not stop baclofen suddenly unless your prescriber tells you to; the label warns about hallucinations and seizures with abrupt withdrawal.
• Baclofen may cause drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, or fatigue.
• Use caution with driving or other activities that need alertness because of possible sedation.
• Alcohol and other central nervous system depressants may add to baclofenu2019s effects.
• Tell your prescriber if you have reduced kidney function, since dosage reduction may be needed.
• The label says safety and effectiveness in children under 12 years have not been established.
• Contact a healthcare professional if unusual symptoms occur, such as confusion, hallucinations, or seizures.

Helpful Patient Education

Baclofen tablets, USP are a prescription muscle relaxant and antispastic medicine available in 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg strengths. According to the DailyMed label, baclofen is used for the relief of spasticity associated with multiple sclerosis and may also be of value in some people with spinal cord injuries and other spinal cord diseases.

This medication is taken by mouth and is typically started at a low dose and adjusted gradually. Label information notes common side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, and fatigue, and warns not to stop baclofen suddenly because abrupt withdrawal has been associated with hallucinations and seizures.

Medication Summary last generated: 2026-07-17 02:53:56