Generic Baclofen

Baclofen (Lioresal) tablets are no longer available in brand-name form; only generic baclofen tablets are available. For the intrathecal injection formula, only the brand-name version is available. All of the patents for baclofen intrathecal injection have expired, so it is not exactly clear why a generic version of this form is not available.

Baclofen Medication Information

Is a Generic Version of Baclofen Available?

Baclofen (Lioresal^®) is a prescription medication approved to treat spasticity due to various causes, such as multiple sclerosis (MS) or spinal cord injury. Baclofen was originally sold under the brand-name Lioresal. However, these brand-name tablets are no longer available, and the tablets are now only available in generic form. The opposite is true for baclofen intrathecal injection; only the brand-name version is available. All of the patents for Lioresal intrathecal injection have expired, so it is not entirely clear why a generic version is not available.

Strengths of Generic Baclofen

Generic baclofen tablets are available in the following strengths:

Generic versions of Kemstro^® (an orally disintegrating version of baclofen that is not yet available in the United States) are not available.

Who Makes Generic Baclofen?

A number of different manufacturers make generic baclofen, such as:

Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories
Lannett Company, Inc.
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals.