Exon SR Tablet (Eperisone Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

This medication is an extended-release tablet and should be taken whole without crushing, splitting, or chewing. The recommended dosage is 1 tablet (75 mg of eperisone hydrochloride) taken orally after meals, twice a day. Adjustments may be made based on age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. In particular, patients who have an allergic reaction to this medication or who suffer from myasthenia gravis should not take it. Moreover, patients with a history of hypersensitivity to the drug or impaired liver function should use this medication with caution. Care is needed as liver function may deteriorate. Rarely, serious allergic reactions may occur during the intake of this medication; if symptoms such as redness, itching, hives, swelling, or difficulty breathing occur, the medication should be discontinued immediately and medical consultation sought. If symptoms such as severe skin rash or blisters, fever, conjunctival redness, or stomatitis appear, the medication should be stopped immediately and appropriate treatment sought. Since this medication may affect the liver and kidneys, consultation with a doctor is necessary if any abnormal symptoms occur. Side effects such as dizziness, headache, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain may occur, so caution is advised. Drowsiness, lethargy, or staggering may occur during the intake of this medication, hence it is recommended to avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use this medication only when the benefits exceed the risks, and if breastfeeding, should avoid taking the medication or discontinue breastfeeding. Safety for children has not been sufficiently confirmed, so caution is required when administering it to children. Elderly patients may have decreased bodily functions, so dosage adjustments and extra caution may be necessary. Furthermore, taking this medication with certain muscle relaxants may cause coordination disorders, so it is essential to consult with a doctor or pharmacist when taking it in combination with other drugs.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), difficulty breathing, flushing, shock, anaphylactic reaction, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), mucosal skin syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), conjunctival redness, stomatitis, impaired liver function, anemia, vascular edema, anaphylactic response

Mild side effects

• Itching
• rash
• insomnia
• drowsiness
• headache
• nausea
• vomiting
• loss of appetite
• discomfort in the stomach
• dry mouth

This medication must be kept in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. Domestic use products and Export use 1 can be stored at room temperature, that is, between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Export use 2 should ideally be stored at a lower temperature of below 25 degrees Celsius. Proper storage can maintain the medication's efficacy and safety.

Appearance

White to almost white round extended-release film-coated tablet

Package unit

Domestic use - 30 tablets/bottle, Domestic use - 500 tablets/bottle, Export use 1 - 30 tablets/bottle, Export use 2 - 30 tablets/bottle