Donggu Eperisone Sustained Release Tablet (Eperisone Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

This drug is a sustained release tablet and should be taken whole without crushing, splitting, or chewing. Adults should take 1 tablet (75 mg of Eperisone Hydrochloride) twice a day after meals. Dosage should be adjusted appropriately according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used in patients with allergic reactions or myasthenia gravis. Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to the drug or impaired liver function should use this drug with caution, as liver function may worsen. This drug can infrequently cause severe allergic reactions or serious skin abnormalities, so if symptoms such as rash, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, fever, or blisters occur, usage should be stopped immediately and medical personnel should be informed. As liver or kidney function may be affected, if any symptoms arise, immediate medical evaluation is necessary. Additionally, side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, headache, dyspepsia, nausea, and constipation may occur while taking this medication; caution is advised. If feelings of weakness, staggering, or drowsiness occur, the dosage should be reduced or discontinued, and driving or operating dangerous machinery should be avoided due to drowsiness or decreased concentration. Pregnant or nursing women should only use this medication under the judgment of a physician, as its safety has not been thoroughly confirmed; during nursing, administration should be avoided or breastfeeding should be stopped. The safety of this drug has not been adequately proved in children, so caution should be exercised when administering it. Elderly patients may have decreased physiological functions, so dosages should be carefully adjusted. Finally, this drug may show side effects when used with other muscle relaxants; therefore, it should be taken after consulting a physician or pharmacist.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling
• edema
• chest tightness
• difficulty breathing
• erythema
• itching
• respiratory distress
• shock
• anaphylactic reactions

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• loss of appetite
• stomach discomfort
• thirst
• constipation
• diarrhea
• abdominal pain
• abdominal bloating
• stomatitis

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it is important to store it in a tightly sealed container. The storage temperature should be kept between 1 degree Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius, and extremely hot or cold places should be avoided.

Appearance

White to almost white round sustained release film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle