GLARIFEN XR 30MG CAPSULE 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. 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.

GLARIFEN XR 30MG CAPSULE works by inhibiting the reflexes at the spinal level and helps in relieving pain and improves muscle movements. GLARIFEN XR 30MG CAPSULE works on the spinal cord and brain, thereby helps in maintaining muscle strength and relieves muscle spasms or stiffness. Thus GLARIFEN XR 30MG CAPSULE 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 GLARIFEN XR 30MG CAPSULE with food. You are advised to take GLARIFEN XR 30MG CAPSULE 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 GLARIFEN XR 30MG CAPSULE 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 GLARIFEN XR 30MG CAPSULE if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. GLARIFEN XR 30MG CAPSULE is not recommended for children below 4 years of age and those who weigh below 33kgs. 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, depression, or if you have any suicidal thoughts.

GLARIFEN XR 30MG CAPSULE 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. GLARIFEN XR 30MG CAPSULE works by inhibiting the reflexes at the spinal level and helps in relieving pain and improves muscle movements. GLARIFEN XR 30MG CAPSULE is particularly effective for relieving involuntary muscle spasms in the ankle, hip, and knee. GLARIFEN XR 30MG CAPSULE also helps in restoring muscle function; however, GLARIFEN XR 30MG CAPSULE is not effective for muscle spasms caused by stroke, Parkinson’s disease, or rheumatoid arthritis. GLARIFEN XR 30MG CAPSULE works on the centres of the spinal cord and brain, thereby helps in maintaining muscle strength and relieving muscle spasms or stiffness. GLARIFEN XR 30MG CAPSULE is used off-label to treat hiccups or Tourette’s syndrome (a nervous problem which causes people to make uncontrollable sudden movements or sounds).

Do not take GLARIFEN XR 30MG CAPSULE if you are allergic to any of its contents or if you ever had a stomach ulcer. Talk to your doctor before taking GLARIFEN XR 30MG CAPSULE 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 GLARIFEN XR 30MG CAPSULE if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. GLARIFEN XR 30MG CAPSULE is not recommended for children below four years of age and those who weigh below 33 kg.

• Your doctor may advise you to undergo regular blood tests to monitor liver function.
• Inform your doctor that you are taking GLARIFEN XR 30MG CAPSULE 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.