Eperinal Extended-Release Tablet (Eperisone Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

This medication is an extended-release tablet, thus it should be taken whole without crushing, splitting, or chewing it. Take 1 tablet (75 mg of eperisone hydrochloride) orally after meals twice a day. Dosage may be adjusted appropriately based on age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used by individuals with hypersensitivity to this drug or those suffering from severe myasthenia gravis. Those with a history of hypersensitivity to the drug or those with liver function issues should use this medication with caution, as liver function may deteriorate. This drug can rarely cause serious allergic reactions or serious skin abnormalities; if symptoms such as rash, itching, difficulty breathing, fever, blisters, or stomatitis occur, discontinue use immediately and seek medical attention. Additionally, during treatment with this drug, side effects such as dizziness, headache, drowsiness, indigestion, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, myalgia, lower back pain, and elevated blood pressure may occur; consult a doctor if symptoms are severe. Drowsiness or dizziness may occur during the use of this medication; avoid activities requiring attention, such as driving or operating machinery. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully consider the benefits and risks of this medication, and during breastfeeding, use should be avoided or breastfeeding should be discontinued if necessary. The safety of this medication has not been sufficiently established for children, so use is not recommended. Elderly patients may have reduced bodily functions, thus dosage should be reduced or monitored closely when using this medication. Finally, this medication may interact with similar drugs; therefore, use only after consulting with a physician or pharmacist.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), difficulty breathing, shock, anaphylactic reaction, flushing, itching, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome), mucocutaneous epidermal syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, extreme lethargy, angioedema

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• loss of appetite
• discomfort in the stomach
• thirst
• constipation
• diarrhea
• abdominal pain
• abdominal bloating
• stomatitis

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White to nearly white round extended-release film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle