Eporis Tablets (Eperisone Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Administer 50 mg 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. In particular, it should not be administered to individuals who are allergic to this drug or to patients with myasthenia gravis characterized by severe muscle weakness. Additionally, this medication contains lactose, hence it should not be used in patients with a genetic disorder that affects lactose digestion. Caution is also required for patients who may be at risk while using this medication. For instance, individuals with a history of drug allergies or those with liver function issues should be especially careful when using this medication, as it may worsen liver function. This drug can rarely cause serious side effects. For example, acute shock may occur; hence symptoms should be closely monitored, and use should be immediately stopped and appropriate treatment sought if any abnormal symptoms arise. It is also important to routinely check for elevations in liver enzymes or changes in kidney function. Allergic reactions, such as anemia, skin rashes, and itching, may occur as well. Furthermore, neurological symptoms like insomnia, drowsiness, headaches, and tingling in hands and feet, as well as gastrointestinal symptoms like indigestion, vomiting, constipation, and diarrhea, have also been reported. Urinary issues or symptoms of general weakness and dizziness may also manifest, requiring caution. Particularly, this medication may induce Stevens-Johnson syndrome, a serious skin disorder; hence if skin rash, blisters, itching, eye congestion, or mouth inflammation occur, use should be immediately discontinued, and a hospital visit should be made. While taking this medication, drowsiness, lethargy, and dizziness may occur, so it is advisable to avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery. Moreover, caution should be exercised when using this medication in combination with similar drugs, as it may lead to issues with neuromodulation. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully consider the benefits and risks of this medication, and breastfeeding mothers are advised to avoid use if possible, and if it is unavoidable, breastfeeding should be suspended. The safety of this medication in children has not been sufficiently established; hence caution should be exercised in their use. Elderly individuals may have reduced bodily functions, so it is necessary to adjust the dosage accordingly and take special care.

Serious side effects

Shock, elevated ALT AST ALP, proteinuria, elevated BUN, anemia, anaphylactic reaction, angioedema, toxic epidermal necrosis and mucocutaneous-ocular syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome)

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air exposure, at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This helps maintain the effectiveness of the drug and ensures safe use.

Appearance

White round coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle