Aperson SR Extended Release Tablet (Eperisone Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

This medication is an extended-release tablet and should be taken whole without crushing, splitting, or chewing. Administer 1 tablet (75mg of Eperisone Hydrochloride) orally after meals twice a day. Adjust as necessary according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used by individuals with an allergy to this medication or those with myasthenia gravis. Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to the drug or impaired liver function should use this medication cautiously as it may worsen liver function. If allergic symptoms such as redness, itching, hives, swelling, or shortness of breath occur while taking this medication, discontinue use immediately and consult healthcare professionals. Severe skin reactions, such as toxic epidermal necrolysis or Stevens-Johnson syndrome, may occur, so symptoms such as fever, skin rash, blisters, itching, eye redness, or oral inflammation should be monitored closely. Rarely, there may be increases in liver enzymes, proteinuria, blood abnormalities, gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, etc.), neurological symptoms (insomnia, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, etc.), or urinary symptoms (urinary retention, incontinence), so any abnormal symptoms should be reported to a doctor. Drowsiness or decreased concentration may occur while taking this medication, so it is advisable to avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully consider the benefits and risks of treatment when taking this medication, and nursing mothers should ideally avoid taking it or discontinue breastfeeding. The safety for children has not been adequately confirmed, so it should be used with caution in children. Elderly patients may have decreased bodily functions, so careful dose adjustment is needed when using this medication. Caution should be exercised when taking this medication with other drugs with similar components as it may cause visual disturbances.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), shortness of breath, shock and anaphylactic reactions, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome), mucocutaneous syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), severe rash with fever, blistering, peeling skin, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, deterioration of liver function, anaphylactic reactions, angioedema

Mild side effects

• Skin itching
• rash
• insomnia
• drowsiness
• headache
• nausea
• vomiting
• decreased appetite
• gastrointestinal discomfort
• dryness of the mouth

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. Additionally, avoid storing it in extremely hot or cold environments, and it is safe to store it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

White to nearly white, round extended release film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle