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Bacfen 10 Tablet XL is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Sprain, Muscle Pain, Muscle Spasms are some of its major therapeutic uses. Bacfen 10 Tablet XL also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Bacfen 10 Tablet XL is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Bacfen 10 Tablet XL have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Bacfen 10 Tablet XL are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Bacfen 10 Tablet XL is Unknown for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Bacfen 10 Tablet XL related warnings talks about Bacfen 10 Tablet XL's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Bacfen 10 Tablet XL can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Bacfen 10 Tablet XL in conditions like Kidney Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Bacfen 10 Tablet XL contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Bacfen 10 Tablet XL with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Bacfen 10 Tablet XL is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Bacfen 10 Tablet XL is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Bacfen 10 Tablet XL is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Bacfen 10 Tablet XL safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Bacfen for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Bacfen 10 Tablet XL safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Bacfen. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Bacfen 10 Tablet XL on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Bacfen. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Bacfen 10 Tablet XL on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Bacfen. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Bacfen only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Bacfen 10 Tablet XL on the Heart?
Bacfen may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Bacfen 10 Tablet XL should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Bacfen 10 Tablet XL unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Bacfen 10 Tablet XL habit forming or addictive?
Bacfen 10 Tablet XL does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Bacfen 10 Tablet XL can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Bacfen 10 Tablet XL should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Bacfen 10 Tablet XL is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Bacfen 10 Tablet XL
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Bacfen 10 Tablet XL together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Bacfen 10 Tablet XL
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Bacfen 10 Tablet XL with alcohol.
Take Bacfen three times daily or as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. Precautions must be taken in patients with heart diseases and improper kidney disease, epilepsy, ulcers, a stroke, a rheumatic disease, Parkinson's disease, or a psychiatric condition.
Rarely, Bacfen causes anxiety. The exact cause behind anxiety is not known. If you are experiencing anxiety or restlessness after taking this drug, then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor immediately.
Yes, Bacfen may cause constipation. It is a rare side effect of this drug and the exact cause of constipation is not known. If you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then try to take a laxative such as Isabgol and eat less spicy highly fibrous food.
Do not use Bacfen with tramadol because it causes serious side effect including respiratory distress and coma. Talk to your doctor who may prescribe alternatives that do not interact.
Bacfen contains baclofen which acts on the spinal cord and brain to decrease the muscle spasm or muscle stiffness caused by multiple sclerosis or spinal cord and brain diseases. It also relieves pain and improves muscle movement.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ozobax (baclofen)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 358-359
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 215-216
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