Eson Tablet (Eperisone Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

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

This medication should not be used by certain patients. First, patients who are allergic to this medication or suffer from severe myasthenia gravis should not take it. Additionally, this medication contains lactose, and patients with a genetic disorder that affects lactose digestion should also avoid taking it. There are patients who need to be cautious when using this medication. Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to drugs or those with impaired liver function should use this medication cautiously, as it may worsen liver function. During the use of this medication, various side effects may occur, so careful monitoring is necessary. Rarely, shock reactions may occur, so if symptoms appear, administration should be stopped immediately, and appropriate treatment should be sought. Liver enzymes may also increase, so regular liver function tests are recommended. Symptoms related to kidney or blood abnormalities, such as anemia, may occur and should be carefully monitored. Skin rashes or itching may occur, and neurologic symptoms may include insomnia, drowsiness, headache, and limb paralysis. Gastrointestinal symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and abdominal pain. Urinary symptoms may present as difficulty urinating, and systemic symptoms may include weakness and dizziness. Severe adverse reactions, such as toxic epidermal necrolysis syndrome, have been reported rarely. If symptoms such as fever, skin rash, blisters, itching, eye redness, or stomatitis appear, administration should be stopped immediately, and medical attention should be sought. During the course of this medication, symptoms such as weakness, drowsiness, and staggering may occur, so the dosage should be reduced or administration should be stopped in these instances. Additionally, driving or operating hazardous machinery should be avoided due to drowsiness or decreased concentration. Caution is needed for potential interactions when co-administering with other medications, especially similar drugs or certain muscle relaxants. Pregnant or potentially pregnant women should use this medication only if the benefits outweigh the risks since its safety is not confirmed. Nursing mothers should avoid this medication, and if unavoidable, breastfeeding should be discontinued. The safety of this medication has not been well established for children, so caution is warranted, and elderly patients may require dosage adjustments due to decreased physical function. Finally, this medication should be stored in a safe place out of the reach of children, and transferring to other containers should be avoided as it may cause accidents or affect the quality of the medication.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

• Rash
• itching
• insomnia
• drowsiness
• headache
• limb paralysis
• stiffness
• limb tremors
• nausea
• vomiting

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air ingress and is best kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage helps maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

White, round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 1000 tablets/bottle