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Bacfen 5 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Sprain, Muscle Pain, Muscle Spasms are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Bacfen 5 Tablet have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Bacfen 5 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Bacfen 5 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Bacfen 5 Tablet 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.
In addition, Bacfen 5 Tablet's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Bacfen 5 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Bacfen 5 Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Bacfen 5 Tablet contraindications section.
Besides this, Bacfen 5 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Bacfen 5 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Bacfen 5 Tablet 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Bacfen 5 Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Bacfen 5 Tablet 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 5 Tablet 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 5 Tablet 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 5 Tablet 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 5 Tablet 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 5 Tablet 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 5 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Bacfen 5 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Bacfen 5 Tablet 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 5 Tablet can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Bacfen 5 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Bacfen 5 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Bacfen 5 Tablet
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Bacfen 5 Tablet together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Bacfen 5 Tablet
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Bacfen 5 Tablet 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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