What you need to know about Ismelin
Please read this carefully before you start to take your tablets. This leaflet does not contain the complete information about your tablets. If you have any questions or are not sure about anything ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Lioresal contains a substance called baclofen which is one of a group of medicines called muscle relaxants. These medicines are used to relieve muscle spasms which may occur during certain illnesses or following injuries to the head or spine. Ask your doctor if you would like further information.
Things to remember about Ismelin
- Make sure it is safe for you to take Lioresal (see the section called "Before taking your medicine").
- Take your tablets as instructed by your doctor and read the label on your tablets.
- Do not stop taking your tablets suddenly. Ask your doctor first.
- These tablets may cause unwanted effects in some people. You can find information about them on the back of this leaflet.
- Keep your tablets in a dry place out of reach of children.
- Remember to return any unused tablets to your pharmacist.
This leaflet has been prepared for patients as part of our ‘Partners in Health Care' theme by:–
Ciba Laboratories, Wimblehurst Road, Horsham, West Sussex, England.
Made by CIBA-GEIGY Limited, Basle, Switzerland
This leaflet is produced in accordance with guidance issued by the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry. The information in it applies only to Lioresal.
Copyright © Ciba-Geigy PLC April 1992 747367a
Lioresal contains baclofen which is used to relieve muscle spasms.
What's in your medicine
Lioresal tablets contain 10mg of baclofen.
These tablets also contain gluten (wheat starch).
Before taking your medicine
Are you allergic to baclofen?
Do you have or have you ever had a stomach ulcer?
If the answer to either of these questions is YES, DO NOT take the tablets without talking to your doctor again.
- Do you suffer from epilepsy?
- Do you have difficulty in passing water?
- Do you suffer from any serious liver, kidney or lung disease?
- Do you suffer from any mental illness?
- Are you taking any medicines for high blood pressure?
- Are you taking any other medicines which your doctor does not know about?
- Are you pregnant, trying to become pregnant or breast feeding?
If the answer to any of these questions is YES, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Taking your medicine
It is important to take your tablets at the right times. You must take them as instructed by your doctor. The label will tell you how many to take and how often. It if does not, or you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Swallow the tablets with a drink of water. If you feel sick after taking your tablets, you may find it helps to take them with milk or food.
Do not stop taking your tablets suddenly. Ask your doctor first.
If you forget to take a dose, take the next dose at the usual time. Do not take a double dose.
If you accidentally take too many Lioresal tablets tell your doctor immediately or contact your nearest hospital casualty department.
After taking your medicine
These tablets sometimes cause unwanted effects in some people, particularly elderly
patients. If you get either of the following tell your doctor.
• Excessive weakness.
• Difficulty in passing water.
Other effects which may occur include:
• Feeling sleepy, dizzy or slightly confused.
• Stomach upset or dry mouth.
• Headache or sleeplessness.
These effects are often mild and may wear off after a few days' treatment. If they are
severe or last for more than a few days, tell your doctor. Also, if your tablets upset you in
any other way, tell your doctor.
Precautions
- Whilst you are taking Lioresal, your doctor may want to give you a check-up from time to time.
- If you feel dizzy or sleepy when you start to take these tablets, do not drive or operate machinery until these effects have worn off.
- Be careful when drinking alcohol – it may affect you more than usual.
- REMEMBER: this medicine is for YOU. Only a doctor can prescribe it for you. Never give it to someone else. It may harm them even if they have the same symptoms as you.