Dongseong Eperisone Tablet (Eperisone Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Administer 50 mg of eperisone hydrochloride orally three times daily after meals. The dosage may be adjusted as appropriate based on age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. First, it should not be administered to patients with allergies to this medication or those with myasthenia gravis. Additionally, as this medication contains lactose, patients with genetic issues such as galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should also avoid taking it. Caution is advised when administering this medication to patients with a history of drug hypersensitivity or those with poor liver function. It may worsen liver function, so such patients should take it carefully under medical supervision. This medication can rarely cause severe allergic reactions such as shock, so if any unusual symptoms occur during use, administration should be stopped immediately and appropriate treatment received. It may also affect liver and kidney function, leading to increased liver enzyme levels, proteinuria, and abnormalities in blood tests, necessitating regular monitoring. Various side effects such as skin rash, itching, insomnia, drowsiness, headache, gastrointestinal discomfort, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, abdominal bloating, stomatitis, urinary retention, incontinence, residual urine sensation, weakness, staggering, general malaise, dizziness, muscle tone reduction, facial flushing, sweating, and edema may occur, so the patient's condition should be closely monitored. Especially, if symptoms of serious skin conditions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome occur, administration should be stopped immediately and medical attention sought. Weakness, dizziness, and drowsiness may occur during use; if these symptoms are present, it may be necessary to reduce or discontinue the dosage. It is also advisable to avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery during the period of taking this medication. When taken with similar medications or specific muscle relaxants, side effects may occur, so it is essential to consult a specialist before combining this medication with others. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use this medication cautiously, as its safety is not well established, and nursing mothers should avoid taking it if possible or discontinue nursing while taking it. There is limited experience with this medication in children, and its safety is not established, so caution is necessary. Elderly patients may have reduced physiological function, so the dosage should be lowered or used cautiously.

Serious side effects

Shock (severe allergic reaction), anaphylactic reaction (severe allergic reaction), angioedema (severe swelling), toxic epidermal necrolysis and mucous membrane-skin-eye syndrome (severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, painful mucous membranes of mouth/eyes with fever)

Mild side effects

• Rash
• itching
• insomnia
• drowsiness
• headache
• muscle stiffness
• tremors in limbs
• nausea
• vomiting
• loss of appetite

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air from entering, and it is best to keep it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. By storing it this way, the medication's efficacy can be maintained and used safely.

Appearance

White, round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle