Nelson Eperisone Tablet (Eperisone Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

As Eperisone Hydrochloride, take 50mg orally three times a day after meals. Adjust dosage as appropriate based on age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, it should not be administered to patients with an allergic reaction to this medication or those with myasthenia gravis. Additionally, patients with genetic disorders that prevent the breakdown of lactose or allergies to soybean oil, soybeans, or peanuts should also avoid its use. Some patients require cautious approach when using this drug. Patients with a history of drug hypersensitivity, poor liver function, or abnormalities in fat metabolism need special attention. This medication can rarely cause serious side effects, so symptoms should be closely monitored. For instance, there may be shock due to allergic reactions, and there can be abnormalities in liver or kidney function. Additionally, blood disorders, skin rashes, psychological symptoms, gastrointestinal issues, urinary tract problems, and systemic symptoms may occur; if abnormal symptoms arise, use should be discontinued immediately, and medical attention should be sought. Severe skin abnormalities may occur, so if symptoms such as fever, erythema, blisters, itching, eye redness, and stomatitis appear, medication should be stopped immediately. Generally, during the use of this medication, symptoms such as weakness, drowsiness, and unsteadiness may appear; if these symptoms occur, the dosage should be reduced or discontinued. Additionally, drowsiness or decreased concentration may occur, so it is advisable to avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery. This medication contains fatty components, so patients with problems in fat metabolism should monitor their blood lipid levels and adjust the dosage accordingly. When used with other lipid-related medications, total lipid amounts should be considered for adjustment. Caution is advised when using this medication with similar drugs, as visual disturbances may occur. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should use this medication only when the benefits to treatment outweigh the risks, as its safety has not been established. Nursing mothers should avoid its use if possible, and if unavoidable, discontinuing breastfeeding is preferable. The safety for children has not been adequately confirmed, so caution is needed in their use. Elderly patients may have decreased physiological function, so special care, such as dosage adjustment, is necessary when using this medication.

Serious side effects

Shock, liver abnormalities (increased ALT, AST, ALP), kidney abnormalities (proteinuria, increased BUN), anemia, anaphylactic reactions, angioedema, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and mucocutaneous-ocular syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), fever with severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain

Mild side effects

• Rash
• itching
• insomnia
• drowsiness
• headache
• muscle rigidity
• limb tremors
• nausea
• vomiting
• loss of appetite

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air from entering, and it is best stored at a temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This helps maintain the drug's effectiveness and prevents deterioration.

Appearance

For domestic use) white round film-coated tablet For export) white round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 1000 tablets/bottle