Myufurisone Tablet (Eperisone Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

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

This medication should not be used in specific patients. First, patients who have had allergic reactions to this drug or those with severe muscular weakness should not take this medication. Additionally, it contains lactose, so patients with a genetic inability to digest lactose should also avoid this medication. There are patients who need caution when using this medication. For example, patients with a history of drug allergies or liver function issues should use this medication cautiously. Monitoring by a physician is necessary as liver function may worsen. While taking this medication, severe allergic reactions or abnormal symptoms related to the liver, kidneys, or blood may occur rarely. Therefore, if symptoms occur, the medication should be stopped immediately, and appropriate treatment should be sought. Various side effects, such as skin rashes or itching, insomnia, drowsiness, headaches, indigestion, urinary problems, etc., should be carefully monitored. Additionally, this medication can cause serious skin diseases; if symptoms like fever, rashes, blisters, or eye redness occur, the medication should be stopped immediately and the patient should see a doctor. If feelings of weakness, staggering, or drowsiness occur during use, it is best to reduce the dosage or discontinue use. Drowsiness or decreased concentration may occur while taking this medication, so driving or operating hazardous machinery should be avoided. There have been reports of side effects such as visual disturbances when this medication is used with other muscle relaxants, so caution is needed when used in combination. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should only use this medication if the benefits outweigh the risks, as its safety has not been established. Nursing mothers should avoid this medication if possible, and if it must be used, discontinuing breastfeeding is advisable. The safety of this medication has not been sufficiently confirmed for children, so its use is not recommended. Elderly patients may have decreased bodily functions, so caution is needed when using this medication, such as reducing the dosage.

Serious side effects

Shock, increased ALT, increased AST, increased ALP, proteinuria, increased BUN, anemia, anaphylactic reactions, angioedema, toxic epidermal necrolysis and mucocutaneous-ocular syndrome, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air exposure and should be kept at a temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. By storing it this way, the medicinal effect can be maintained for a longer time.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle