What is Baclofen?
Muscle spasm, including in topical pain and vaginal creams.
At Pharmacy on the Park, Baclofen is compounded in our pharmacy from a prescription, in the strength and form your prescriber orders.
How does it work?
Activates GABA-B receptors to relax muscle spasm.
What is it used for?
Muscle spasm, including in topical pain and vaginal creams. Your prescriber determines the use, dose and monitoring.
How is it used?
- Cream. Creams are applied to the area your prescriber directs. Metered dispensers such as Topi-CLICK® deliver the same amount each time. Wash your hands after applying.
- Vaginal preparation. Vaginal preparations are inserted with an applicator or dispenser, usually at bedtime, as directed.
- Suppository. Suppositories are inserted as directed. If one softens, chill it briefly before use.
Follow the directions on your label. The strength, amount and schedule are set by your prescriber.
Side effects and safety
Commonly reported: Drowsiness, weakness. Call your prescriber or us about any reaction that concerns you.
Who should use caution?
People with kidney disease or seizures. Toxic to dogs in overdose; keep away from pets. Share your full medical history and medication list with your prescriber.
How should it be stored?
Keep suppositories cool; many are refrigerated. Always follow the storage directions and beyond-use date on your label, and keep medications out of reach of children and pets.
Why is it compounded?
Compounding lets us prepare Baclofen in the exact strength your prescriber orders, in forms such as cream, vaginal preparation, suppository. We can also leave out dyes, fillers or allergens when needed.
Baclofen is also prepared in combination with Gabapentin, Lidocaine, Estradiol, Ketoprofen. See combination preparations in our library.