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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Oct 22, 2024 | 7:38 PM IST
Lioresal Liquid Raspberry is used to reduce and relieve muscle spasms (excessive tension in the muscles) occurring in various illnesses. It contains Baclofen, which works on the spinal cord and brain, thereby helping in maintaining muscle strength and relieving muscle spasms or stiffness. Thus, it reduces muscle spasm in the conditions of multiple sclerosis (a disorder which affects the brain and spinal cord), cerebrovascular accidents (damage to the brain due to lack of blood supply), cerebral palsy (a disorder of movement, posture and muscle tone), spinal cord diseases and other nervous system disorders. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as sleepiness, drowsiness, nausea, headache, weakness, and dry mouth. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition

BACLOFEN-5MG/5ML

Manufacturer/Marketer

Novartis India Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

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About Lioresal Liquid Raspberry

Lioresal Liquid Raspberry is used to reduce and relieve muscle spasms (excessive tension in the muscles) occurring in various illnesses. Muscle spasm is the sudden involuntary contractions of the muscle, which can be painful and uncomfortable. When the nerve impulses that control the muscle movements are damaged or interrupted, it could lead to muscle spasms.

Lioresal Liquid Raspberry works on the spinal cord and brain thereby helping in maintaining muscle strength and relieving muscle spasms or stiffness. Thus Lioresal Liquid Raspberry reduces muscle spasm in the conditions of multiple sclerosis (a disorder which affects the brain and spinal cord), cerebrovascular accidents (damage to the brain due to lack of blood supply), cerebral palsy (a disorder of movement, posture and muscle tone), spinal cord diseases and other nervous system disorders.

Take Lioresal Liquid Raspberry with food. You are advised to take Lioresal Liquid Raspberry for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as sleepiness, drowsiness, nausea, headache, weakness, and dry mouth. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are suggested to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Do not discontinue Lioresal Liquid Raspberry suddenly as it could lead to unpleasant side-effects such as rigidity, increased heart rate, changes in mood, fever, mental disorders, confusion, hallucinations, and fits (seizures). Consult your doctor before taking Lioresal Liquid Raspberry if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Lioresal Liquid Raspberry is not recommended for children below 4 years of age and those who weigh below 33 kg. Inform your doctor about all the current medicines you are taking and about your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side-effects. Please speak to your doctor immediately if you experience mood swings or depression or if you have any suicidal thoughts.

Uses of Lioresal Liquid Raspberry

Treatment of Muscle spasm

Medicinal Benefits

Lioresal Liquid Raspberry belongs to the group of medicines called muscle relaxants used to reduce and relieve the muscle spasms (excessive tension in the muscles) occurring in various illnesses such as multiple sclerosis (a disorder which affects the brain and spinal cord), cerebrovascular accidents (damage to the brain due to lack of blood supply), cerebral palsy (a disorder of movement, posture and muscle tone), spinal cord diseases and other nervous system disorders. Lioresal Liquid Raspberry works by inhibiting the reflexes at the spinal level, helps in relieving pain and improves muscle movements. Lioresal Liquid Raspberry is particularly effective for relieving involuntary muscle spasms in the ankle, hip, and knee. Lioresal Liquid Raspberry also helps in restoring muscle function; however, Lioresal Liquid Raspberry is not effective for muscle spasms caused by stroke, Parkinson’s disease, or rheumatoid arthritis. Lioresal Liquid Raspberry works on the centres of the spinal cord and brain, thereby helping in maintaining muscle strength and relieving muscle spasms or stiffness. Lioresal Liquid Raspberry is used off-label to treat hiccups or Tourette’s syndrome (a nervous problem which causes people to make uncontrollable sudden movements or sounds).

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water or milk; do not crush, chew, or break the tablet/capsule. Liquid: Shake the bottle well and take the prescribed dose/quantity by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Lioresal Liquid Raspberry

  • Sleepiness
  • Drowsiness
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Weakness
  • Dry mouth

Drug Warnings

Do not take Lioresal Liquid Raspberry if you are allergic to any of its contents or if you ever had a stomach ulcer. Talk to your doctor before taking Lioresal Liquid Raspberry if you have kidney or liver problems, mental disorders, breathing difficulty or lung disease, diabetes, difficulty in urination, high blood pressure, Parkinson’s disease, or if you ever had a stroke. Consult your doctor before taking Lioresal Liquid Raspberry if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Lioresal Liquid Raspberry is not recommended for children below four years of age and those who weigh below 33 kg.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Lioresal Liquid Raspberry may have interaction with pain killers (hydrocodone, methadone, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, morphine, fentanyl, tramadol), opiate antagonists (naloxone), muscle relaxant (tizanidine), drugs used to treat mood disorders (lithium, amitriptyline), calcium channel blocker (diltiazem), drugs used to treat Parkinson’s disease (levodopa, carbidopa), anti-histamine (promethazine), sedative medicine (temazepam), and anti-convulsant (carbamazepine).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Lioresal Liquid Raspberry as it might cause increased sleepiness, drowsiness, and difficulty in concentrating.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have kidney dysfunction, seizures (fits), psychosis (a severe mental disorder with impaired thoughts and emotions), and autonomic dysreflexia (spinal cord injury).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • HYDROCODONE
  • ACETAMINOPHEN
  • IBUPROFEN
  • MORPHINE
  • FENTANYL
  • TRAMADOL
  • NALOXONE
  • TIZANIDINE
  • LITHIUM
  • AMITRIPTYLINE
  • DILTIAZEM
  • LEVODOPA
  • PROMETHAZINE
  • CARBAMAZEPINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Exercising regularly helps in muscle stretching so that they are less likely to spasm, tear, and sprain. Mild exercises such as jogging and walking are helpful for muscle stretching.

  • Massages can also be helpful.

  • Avoid extremely cold and hot temperatures.

  • Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes, instead, wear loose garments.

  • Rest well, get plenty of sleep.

  • To avoid developing pressure sores, change your position at least every two hours.

  • Hot or cold therapy can be helpful in treating muscle spasms. Apply an ice-pack or hot-pack on the muscle for 15-20minutes.

  • Stay hydrated, drink plenty of water.

Special Advise

  • Your doctor may advise you to undergo regular blood tests to monitor liver function.
  • Inform your doctor that you are taking Lioresal Liquid Raspberry if you are due to undergo any surgery which requires a general anaesthetic.
  • Please talk to your doctor immediately if you experience mood swings, depression, or if you have any suicidal thoughts.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Muscle spasm: It is the sudden involuntary contractions of the muscle, which can be painful and uncomfortable. When the nerve impulses that control the muscle movements are damaged or interrupted, it could lead to muscle spasms. Symptoms include muscle tightness, joint stiffness, unusual posture, difficulty in moving, and pain in affected muscles and joints. Fatigue (weakness), stress, extreme heat or cold, infection, and tight clothing can trigger muscle spasms. Muscle relaxants and exercise can treat muscle spasms. Muscle relaxants sedate the muscle and help in inhibiting painful contractions. Exercise helps in muscle stretching so that they are less likely to spasm, tear, and sprain.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Lioresal Liquid Raspberry as it may increase drowsiness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Avoid taking Lioresal Liquid Raspberry if you are pregnant unless prescribed by a doctor. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your doctor before taking Lioresal Liquid Raspberry; your doctor will decide whether Lioresal Liquid Raspberry can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

Lioresal Liquid Raspberry causes sleepiness and drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Caution

Lioresal Liquid Raspberry should not be given to children under 33 kgs of body weight. Lioresal Liquid Raspberry should be used in children above 4 years if prescribed by a doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

141/144, Atlanta, 14th Floor, Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400 021., Maharashtra, India.
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FAQs

Lioresal Liquid Raspberry is used to reduce and relieve muscle spasms (excessive tension in the muscles) occurring in various illnesses.
Lioresal Liquid Raspberry works on the centres of the spinal cord and brain, thereby helps in maintaining muscle strength and relieves muscle spasms or stiffness.
Lioresal Liquid Raspberry causes sleepiness and drowsiness. So, drive only if you are alert and omit driving or operating machinery if you feel sleepy or drowsy.
Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Lioresal Liquid Raspberry. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might help in stimulating saliva and thereby prevents drying of the mouth.
Do not discontinue Lioresal Liquid Raspberry without consulting your doctor. Discontinuing Lioresal Liquid Raspberry suddenly might cause muscle rigidity, increased heart rate, changes in mood, fever, mental disorders, confusion, hallucinations, and fits (seizures). Talk to your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Lioresal Liquid Raspberry; your doctor will reduce the dose gradually.
Do not use Lioresal Liquid Raspberry at a time when muscle tone is required for safe balance and movement during certain activities. In some conditions, it may be dangerous for you to have low or reduced muscle tone. Please do not drink alcohol with Lioresal Liquid Raspberry as it can cause side effects. Avoid driving or performing hazardous tasks until you know how Lioresal Liquid Raspberry will affect you and your reactions could be impaired.
Yes, it can make you go into a deep sleep.
Lioresal Liquid Raspberry may reduce anxiety but not depression levels. However, it is not intended for anxiety levels.
Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
While specific dosing instructions will vary depending on your needs and medical history. Always follow your doctor's prescribed dosage and timing for taking these medications.
To avoid potential interactions and minimise side effects, before using this medication, you should inform your doctor about your medical history, including any ongoing medicines.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember unless it's almost time for your next dose. In this case, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the regular time. Never take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Taking more than the recommended dosage does not provide additional benefits and can increase the risk of adverse effects.
Lioresal Liquid Raspberry does not affect any method of contraception, including combined tablets or emergency contraception. However, if baclofen makes you sick (vomit) or causes severe diarrhoea for more than 24 hours, your contraceptive tablets may not be effective in preventing pregnancy. Check the pill packet to see what to do.
Alcohol can increase the drowsy (sedative) effects of baclofen pills, making you extremely tired. It is advisable to avoid drinking alcohol when taking baclofen until you know how the medication affects you.

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