Quick Facts for Bioten 20mg Tablet
- Chemical Class
- Gamma Amino Acids Derivative
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- PAIN ANALGESICS
- Action Class
- Skeletal muscle relaxant- Centrally acting
Composition of Bioten 20mg Tablet
- Baclofen (20mg)
Side Effects of Bioten 20mg Tablet
- Dizziness
- Convulsion
- Nausea
- Headache
- Sedation
- Hypotension (low blood pressure)
- Hypotonia (decreased muscle tone)
- Agitation
- Constipation
- Increased white blood cell count
- Chills
- Urinary retention
Safety Advice for Bioten 20mg Tablet
- Alcohol (UNSAFE): Bioten 20 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
- Pregnancy (CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR): Bioten 20 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
- Breast Feeding (SAFE IF PRESCRIBED): Bioten 20 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
- Driving (UNSAFE): Bioten 20 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
- Kidney (CAUTION): Bioten 20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bioten 20 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
- Liver (CAUTION): Bioten 20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bioten 20 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What to do if you miss a dose of Bioten 20mg Tablet
If you miss a dose of Bioten 20 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick Facts
About Bioten 20 Tablet
Bioten 20 Tablet is a muscle relaxer. It is used to treat muscular symptoms such as rigidity, tension, and stiffness that may occur due to various conditions such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, motor neuron disease, or injury to the head, brain, or spine.Bioten 20 Tablet can be taken with food. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective.Some common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, weakness, drowsiness, and dizziness. If any of these side effects do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.
How It Works
Bioten 20 Tablet is a muscle relaxer. It is used to treat muscular symptoms such as rigidity, tension, and stiffness that may occur due to various conditions such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, motor neuron disease, or injury to the head, brain, or spine.Bioten 20 Tablet can be taken with food. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective.Some common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, weakness, drowsiness, and dizziness. If any of these side effects do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.
How to Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bioten 20 Tablet is to be taken with food.
What if you miss a dose?
If you miss a dose of Bioten 20 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Composition of Bioten 20 Tablet
Key Benefits of Bioten 20 Tablet
- In Muscle relaxation Bioten 20 Tablet is a muscle relaxant that is used to relieve rigidity, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect skeletal muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for such symptoms. It effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement. Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Side Effects of Bioten 20 Tablet
- Dizziness
- Convulsion
- Nausea
- Headache
- Sedation
- Hypotension (low blood pressure)
- Hypotonia (decreased muscle tone)
- Agitation
- Constipation
- Increased white blood cell count
- Chills
- Urinary retention
This is not a complete list of side effects. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
Safety Advice for Bioten 20 Tablet
Bioten 20 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Bioten 20 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Bioten 20 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Bioten 20 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Bioten 20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bioten 20 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Bioten 20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bioten 20 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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- Nitin Kumar, D.Pharm (UPPC Reg: 63405)Lead Registered Pharmacist · 11 years clinical experience · Drug licence RLF21DL2025001406, RLF20DL2025001420. See our medical review policy.
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Authoritative references
- CDSCO (India) — Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation — Indian drug regulator
- Ministry of Health & Family Welfare — Government of India health ministry
- WHO Essential Medicines — World Health Organization essential medicines lists
- National Health Portal (India) — Government of India National Health Portal