Ephezol Tablet (Eperisone Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Administer 50 mg of eperisone hydrochloride orally three times a day after meals. Adjust dosage appropriately according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. Firstly, patients who have had allergic reactions to this medication or patients with myasthenia gravis should not take it. Additionally, individuals who are genetically unable to digest lactose, such as those with galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption, should not take this medication. Those who are allergic to soybean oil, beans, or peanuts should also exercise caution. This medication should be administered cautiously to patients with a history of drug hypersensitivity, those with impaired liver function, and those with lipid metabolism issues or conditions like hyperlipidemia, diabetic dyslipidemia, or pancreatitis. While taking this medication, serious side effects such as shock, liver function abnormalities, kidney function abnormalities, and anemia may occur, so symptoms should be closely monitored. Various side effects, such as skin rash or itchiness, insomnia, drowsiness, headaches, dyspepsia, urinary issues, weakness, dizziness, may also occur. If symptoms of serious skin reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome appear, discontinue use immediately and consult a healthcare provider. While on this medication, drowsiness or decreased concentration may occur, so it is advisable to avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery. Also, lipid levels in the blood should be checked regularly to manage lipid overload, and when taking other lipid agents, dosage adjustment may be necessary. Caution should be exercised if taken with similar medications or certain muscle relaxants, as it may cause impaired coordination. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should consult with a physician before taking this medication, and breastfeeding mothers are advised to either avoid its use or discontinue breastfeeding if possible. Safety in children has not been fully established, so it should be administered to children with caution. Elderly individuals may have impaired body function, so careful dosage adjustment and special attention are required.

Serious side effects

Shock, liver function abnormalities (increased ALT, AST, ALP), kidney abnormalities (proteinuria, increased BUN), anemia, anaphylactic reaction, angioedema, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and mucocutaneous-eye syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), fever, erythema, blisters, tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor

Mild side effects

• Rash
• itchiness
• insomnia
• drowsiness
• headaches
• body stiffness
• limb tremors
• nausea
• vomiting
• loss of appetite

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. Additionally, it is best stored at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Avoid storing in extremely hot or cold locations.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 1000 tablets/bottle