Uses Of RICLOFEN 10MG TABLET
- Manage muscle spasms (painful muscle contractions)
How RICLOFEN 10MG TABLET Works
RICLOFEN
10MG TABLET is a muscle relaxant. It acts by increasing the effects of
certain chemical messengers (such as GABA) in the spinal cord that
induces muscle relaxation. As a result, it manages muscle twitching,
relieves pain caused due to muscle spasms and improves muscle movement.
How to use RICLOFEN 10MG TABLET
Take
RICLOFEN 10MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine
with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. It is
preferably taken with food or milk to avoid nausea.
Your doctor
will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending
upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Do not stop
taking RICLOFEN 10MG TABLET without consulting your doctor as it may
cause withdrawal symptoms such as muscle spasms, increased muscle
tightness, fast heart rate, fever, confusion, hallucinations, mood
changes, mental disorders, feeling attacked or persecuted or convulsions
(fits).
Side Effects Of RICLOFEN 10MG TABLET
Common
- nausea, vomiting
- tiredness, sleepiness
- weak limbs, muscle pain
- constipation, diarrhoea, dry mouth
- lack of sleep, nightmares
- confusion, hallucination
- breathing difficulties
- vision problems
- urge to pass urine
- feeling unsteady or shaky
- feeling faint due to low blood pressure
- skin rash, sweating
- increased liver enzymes
Rare
- numbness or tingling in hands or feet
- change in sense of taste
- slurred or slow speech
- sexual problems in men, such as impotence
- convulsions (fits)
Stop taking RICLOFEN 10MG TABLET and inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects such as:
- feeling extremely depressed with thoughts of harming or killing themselves (suicidal thoughts)
- signs
of severe allergic reactions (such as skin rash, itching, swelling of
the face, lips, throat or tongue causing difficulty in breathing or
swallowing) - uncontrollable muscle spasms affecting the eyes, head, neck or body
- irregular or slow heartbeat, breathing difficulties, chest pain
- fainting or seizures (fits)
- behavioural
changes (such as aggression, excitement, confusion, restlessness,
agitation, irritability, rages, hallucinations, nightmares) - difficulty in passing urine, bloody urine, painful urination
How To Manage Side Effects
Constipation
Eat
plenty of fiber rich foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables and cereals
and drink plenty of water. Exercise more regularly. Consult your doctor
if the symptom did not improve.
Nausea And Vomiting
Take
RICLOFEN 10MG TABLET with or just after a meal or a snack. Stick to
simple meals. Avoid eating rich or spicy food. Consult your doctor if
your nausea worsens.
Sleepiness
Try
to rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or operating any
tools or machines completely while you are feeling sleepy. Do not
consume excessive alcohol, as it could aggravate your sleepiness.
Consult your doctor if your sleepiness worsens.
Warning & Precautions
Pregnancy
Monitoring required
RICLOFEN
10MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless
considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor
before taking it.
Breastfeeding
Use with Caution
RICLOFEN 10MG TABLET should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Driving and Using Machines
Use with Caution
Do
not drive or operate any heavy tools or machines if you feel drowsy,
dizzy or problems with your vision after taking RICLOFEN 10MG TABLET.
Alcohol
Consult your doctor
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking RICLOFEN 10MG TABLET as it may make you feel dizzier or drowsier.
Kidney
Use with Caution
RICLOFEN
10MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney
problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Liver
Use with Caution
RICLOFEN
10MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver
problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Allergy
Contraindicated
Do not take RICLOFEN 10MG TABLET if you are allergic to Baclofen.
Lungs
Use with Caution
RICLOFEN
10MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with lung problems.
Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Heart Disease
Use with Caution
RICLOFEN
10MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with heart
problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Use In Pediatrics
Monitoring required
RICLOFEN
10MG TABLET can be used in children and adolescents aged below 18 years
if prescribed by the physician. However, it is not suitable for use in
children weighing below 33kg of body weight. Therefore, consult your
doctor for advice.
Use In Geriatrics
Use with Caution
RICLOFEN 10MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Others
RICLOFEN 10MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you:
- have ever had a stomach ulcer
Before taking RICLOFEN 10MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you:
- have ever had stroke in the past
- have epilepsy (fits)
- have any mental illness
- have high blood pressure
- have Parkinson’s disease (shaking, stiffness and difficulty with walking or balance)
- have diabetes
- have difficulties in passing urine
- are an alcoholic or have a history of drug abuse or dependence
- are scheduled for any surgery in the upcoming days
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