Eperidine Tablets (Eperisone Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

As Eperisone Hydrochloride, 50 mg is taken orally three times a day after meals. The dosage may be adjusted according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. First, patients who have had allergic reactions to this drug or suffer from severe myasthenia gravis should not use it. Additionally, patients with genetic lactose intolerance should not take this medication. Second, patients with a history of drug hypersensitivity or liver dysfunction should use this drug with caution. This drug contains a pigment known as Tartrazine (Yellow No. 5), which may cause allergic reactions in sensitive patients. Third, while taking this drug, serious side effects may rarely occur, and careful monitoring is required. For example, an allergic shock may occur, so if symptoms appear, discontinue the medication immediately and seek treatment. There may be abnormalities in liver and kidney function, necessitating regular tests. Various side effects such as skin rashes, itching, insomnia, headaches, nausea, abdominal pain, etc. may occur. Serious skin conditions, such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, may develop; thus, if fever, rash, blisters, or eye redness occurs, discontinue use immediately. Fourth, drowsiness or weakness may occur while taking this medication, so it is advisable to avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery. Fifth, the risk of side effects may increase when this medication is used in conjunction with other muscle relaxants, so caution is necessary in such cases. Sixth, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should only use this medication if absolutely necessary, as its safety has not been established; nursing mothers should also avoid use if possible or must cease breastfeeding while taking it. Seventh, the safety of this drug in children has not been adequately confirmed, so caution in use is necessary. Lastly, elderly patients may have reduced physical function, so special caution such as dosage reduction is necessary.

Serious side effects

• Shock
• elevated ALT
• elevated AST
• elevated ALP
• proteinuria
• increased BUN
• anemia
• anaphylactic reaction
• angioedema
• toxic epidermal necrolysis

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is best to maintain a room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help preserve the medication's effectiveness and safety for a long time.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle