Esrisone Tablet (Eperisone Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Administer 50㎎ of eperisone hydrochloride orally three times a day after meals. Adjust dosage appropriately according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. Individuals allergic to this drug or those with severe myasthenia gravis, as well as those with hereditary lactose metabolism disorders, should not take this medication. Additionally, individuals with a history of drug allergies or liver dysfunction should use this medication cautiously. Caution is required as liver function may deteriorate. While taking this medication, various side effects may occur. Rarely, severe allergic reactions or abnormalities in liver and kidney function, as well as blood abnormalities, may occur, so symptoms should be carefully monitored. Symptoms such as skin rashes or itching, insomnia, drowsiness, headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain may appear, and if any unusual symptoms occur, you should consult a doctor immediately. Severe skin conditions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome may develop, so if symptoms such as fever, blisters, erythema, or stomatitis appear, the medication should be stopped immediately and medical personnel should be informed. During treatment, symptoms like weakness, dizziness, or drowsiness may arise, and it is advised to reduce or discontinue the medication in such cases. Furthermore, drowsiness or decreased concentration may occur, hence it is advisable to avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery. If this medication is used in conjunction with similar drugs or certain muscle relaxants, side effects may develop, so it is necessary to inform the doctor or pharmacist. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should only use this medication if the benefits of treatment outweigh the risks, as its safety has not been established. Breastfeeding individuals should ideally avoid this medication, and if it is absolutely necessary to take it, breastfeeding should be discontinued. The safety of this medication in children has not been sufficiently confirmed, thus caution is required for use in this population. Elderly individuals may have reduced body functions, so it is essential to use the medication carefully and adjust the dosage as needed.

Serious side effects

Shock, liver abnormalities (elevated ALT, AST, ALP), kidney abnormalities (proteinuria, elevated BUN), anemia, anaphylactic reactions, angioedema, toxic epidermal necrolysis and mucocutaneous-ocular syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome)

Mild side effects

• Rash
• itching
• insomnia
• drowsiness
• headache
• rigidity
• limb tremors
• nausea
• vomiting
• loss of appetite

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air exposure and kept at a temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

White round sugar-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle