Lioresal
Baclofen 10mg and 25mg, as tablets and oral solution, used for multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury and spinal cord spasm. A GABA-B agonist.
- Category
- Pain Management
- Active ingredient
- Baclofen
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet; Oral solution
- Strengths
- 10 · 25mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Lioresal on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis · Spinal Cord Injury · Spinal Cord Spasm
- Therapeutic class
- Muscle Relaxant
- Pharmacological class
- GABA-B Agonist
- Known off-label uses
- hiccups; alcohol withdrawal
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to baclofen; porphyria; peptic ulcer
- Precautions and warnings
- do not stop treatment abruptly; may impair ability to drive or operate machinery
- Minor side effects
- somnolence; fatigue; dizziness; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- muscle weakness; confusional state; headache; constipation
- Dosage forms
- Tablet; Oral solution
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Novartis
- Onset time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 4–8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C in a dry place.
- Drug interactions
- alcohol; central nervous system depressants; antihypertensives
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in children.
Serious side effects
respiratory depression, requires immediate medical attention; hallucinations, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Baclofen 10mg and 25mg, as tablets and oral solution, used for multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury and spinal cord spasm. A GABA-B agonist.
Mechanism of action
Activates GABA-B receptors in the spinal cord, which inhibits excitatory neurotransmitters to reduce skeletal muscle spasticity.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if clearly necessary. Breastfeeding: Can be used with caution, monitoring the infant.
Lioresal is the original brand of baclofen, a medication used to manage symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury and spinal cord spasm. Supplied as a tablet in 10mg and 25mg strengths, this product is designed to aid those with muscle spasticity.
Buying Lioresal online
Generic baclofen, much of it made in India, is a far more affordable solution than the original brand for expats and patients far from a major pharmacy.
Is the Lioresal sold here the branded version?
No. Lioresal is the originator brand name, made by Novartis, and Yasabai uses it to identify the medicine: you receive a generic with the same active ingredient (baclofen) at the same dose, mostly a recognised Indian branded generic. The exact brand depends on stock.
How much does Lioresal cost?
The price varies with strength and pack size. Lioresal comes in 10 and 25mg strengths, in packs of 10 to 360 tablets, and the price per tablet for every option is shown above, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs cost less per tablet. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
What other names is Lioresal sold under?
On Yasabai the same ingredient comes as Fleqsuvy.
What is Lioresal used for?
Lioresal contains baclofen, used for multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury and spinal cord spasm. Baclofen activates GABA-B receptors in the spinal cord, which inhibits excitatory neurotransmitters to reduce skeletal muscle spasticity.
How quickly does Lioresal work?
Baclofen usually starts to work within 1 to 2 hours, and its effect lasts about 4 to 8 hours. It varies from person to person.
What are the side effects of Lioresal?
The common side effects of baclofen are somnolence, fatigue, dizziness and nausea. Less common ones include muscle weakness, confusional state, headache and constipation. Serious but less common side effects include respiratory depression and hallucinations, which need urgent medical attention.
Is it OK to drink alcohol while taking Lioresal?
Alcohol can interact with baclofen, so check with a doctor or pharmacist before you drink while taking Lioresal. It can also interact with central nervous system depressants and antihypertensives.
Is Lioresal available over the counter in Thailand?
Yes. In Thailand baclofen is sold by pharmacists without a prescription, and Yasabai does not ask for one either. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver Lioresal to Thailand?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Thailand and across Asia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Lioresal is the originator brand name, made by Novartis. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Novartis and do not ship the original Lioresal.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Baclofen) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.