Generic name: Baclofen (oral)
Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available
What is Ozobax Ds?
Baclofen is used in adults and children at least 12 years old to treat muscle pain, spasms, and stiffness in people with multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injury or disease.
Baclofen should not be used to treat muscle spasms from inflammatory (rheumatic) disorders.
Baclofen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use baclofen if you are allergic to it.
It is not known if baclofen will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. If you take baclofen during pregnancy, your baby could be born with withdrawal symptoms such as tremors or seizure, and may need medical treatment.
Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using this medicine.
Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had:
- mental illness or psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia;
- seizures or epilepsy;
- problems with posture and balance;
- high blood pressure or a history of a condition called autonomic dysreflexia;
- a stroke, cerebral palsy, or Parkinson's disease;
- if you drink alcohol;
- ovarian cysts; or
- kidney disease.
How should I use Ozobax Ds
Use Ozobax Ds (Oral) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Your dose needs may change if you switch to a different brand, strength, or form of this medicine. Avoid medication errors by using exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
The can also be given through a feeding tube. oral granules
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.
Do not stop using baclofen suddenly. This can cause dangerous side effects or death. Ask your doctor before stopping the medicine.
Shake the (liquid). Measure a dose with the supplied measuring device (not a kitchen spoon). oral suspension
Shake and pour the entire packet to dissolve in your mouth or swallow whole at once, with or without liquids. You may also mix the granules with liquids (milk or apple juice) or soft food (apple sauce, yogurt, or pudding). Take the medicine within 2 hours after mixing. oral granules
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Throw away any leftover 2 months after you first opened the bottle. oral suspension
Some baclofen brand forms are stored in the refrigerator. Others are stored at room temperature. Ask your pharmacist how to properly store baclofen . oral solutionoral solution
Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. take two doses at one time. Do not
Ozobax Ds side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have : hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. signs of an allergic reaction
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- severe drowsiness;
- trouble standing or sitting up straight, problems with balance;
- fever, seizures;
- confusion, hallucinations;
- muscle stiffness, itching, tingling in hands and feet; or
- high blood pressure--severe headache, blurred vision, pounding in your neck or ears.
- drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, or tiredness.
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect Ozobax Ds?
Drinking alcohol with this medicine can cause dangerous side effects.
Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Dizziness or drowsiness can cause falls, accidents, or severe injuries.