Emperison Extended-Release Tablets (Eperisone Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

This medication is an extended-release tablet and should be taken whole without crushing, splitting, or chewing. Administer 1 tablet (75 mg as eperisone hydrochloride) orally after meals, twice daily. Adjust dosage appropriately based on age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used in patients with allergic reactions or severe myasthenia. It should be administered carefully to patients with a history of hypersensitivity to the drug or impaired liver function, as it may worsen liver function. Rarely, severe allergic reactions or serious skin abnormalities may occur during treatment, so if symptoms such as erythema, itching, hives, or difficulty breathing appear, the use should be immediately discontinued and medical attention sought. Additionally, if symptoms such as fever, skin rash, blisters, eye redness, or stomatitis appear, the medication should be stopped immediately and appropriate treatment received. This drug may cause various side effects such as dizziness, headache, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain; if these symptoms are severe, consult a physician. Weakness, staggering, or drowsiness may occur during treatment, so if these symptoms appear, it is advisable to reduce or discontinue the dosage. It is safe to avoid activities requiring attention, such as driving or operating machinery, during the use of this medication. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use this drug only if the benefits outweigh the risks, as its safety has not been established. Breastfeeding women should preferably avoid taking this medication, and if it must be taken, discontinuing breastfeeding is recommended. The safety of this drug in children has not been fully established, so it should be administered to children with caution. Older adults may have decreased physical function, so caution is needed in adjusting the dosage.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• swelling
• difficulty breathing
• shock
• anaphylactic reactions
• toxic epidermal necrolysis
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• fever
• erythema
• blisters

Mild side effects

• Erythema
• itching
• stomatitis
• eye redness
• insomnia
• drowsiness
• headache
• limb paralysis
• muscle stiffness
• limb tremors

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is important to maintain the storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Proper storage will ensure the safety and effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

Round, film-coated extended-release tablets, white to almost white

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle