Eperon Tablet (Eperisone Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

As Eperisone Hydrochloride, the recommended dose is 50 mg orally three times a day after meals. Adjust according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, individuals allergic to this drug or patients with severe myasthenia gravis should not take this medication. Additionally, this drug contains lactose, so individuals with genetic issues such as galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should avoid it. Patients who require caution while using this medication include those with a history of drug allergy or those with compromised liver function, as they should use it cautiously. Furthermore, this drug contains specific colorants; therefore, it should be taken with caution if there is an allergy or hypersensitivity to these colorants. Rarely, serious side effects may occur during medication. For example, shock reactions may occur, so if symptoms appear, treatment should be stopped immediately, and medical attention should be sought. There may also be abnormalities in liver or kidney function, so symptoms should be observed closely. Additionally, symptoms like skin rash, itching, mental symptoms, gastrointestinal issues, or urinary problems may occur, and any unusual symptoms should be discussed with a doctor. Serious skin reactions, such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, can also occur; therefore, if symptoms like fever, erythema, blisters, itching, conjunctival injection, or stomatitis are present, the medication should be discontinued immediately. During treatment, weakness, unsteadiness, or drowsiness may occur, and if these symptoms are present, the dose should be reduced or the medication should be stopped. Drowsiness or decreased concentration may occur, so it's advisable to avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery. Moreover, taking this drug along with similar medications may lead to neurological side effects, so caution is required when co-administering. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should only take this medication if the therapeutic benefits outweigh the risks, as its safety is not established. Breastfeeding women should ideally avoid this medication, and if unavoidable, it is recommended to stop breastfeeding. Safety in children has not been sufficiently established, so it should be used cautiously in pediatric patients. Elderly patients may have reduced physiological function, so careful use, including dose reduction, is advised.

Serious side effects

Shock, anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction), angioedema, toxic epidermal necrolysis and mucocutaneous-ocular syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), abnormal liver function (increased ALT, AST, ALP), kidney abnormalities (proteinuria, increased BUN), anemia.

Mild side effects

• Occasionally rash
• itching
• insomnia
• drowsiness
• headache
• body stiffness
• limb tremor
• nausea
• vomiting
• loss of appetite

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container that is well ventilated, and the temperature should be maintained between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature for optimal efficacy and to prevent degradation.

Appearance

Domestic use: White round film-coated tablets Export use: Vermilion round film-coated tablets

Package unit

Domestic use: 30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle Export use: 100 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 10)