Daewoong Bio Eperisone Sustained Release Tablet (Eperisone Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

As this medication is a sustained-release tablet, it should be taken whole without crushing, dividing, or chewing. Administer orally 1 tablet (75mg of eperisone hydrochloride) twice a day after meals. The dosage may be adjusted appropriately depending on age and symptoms.

This drug should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to this drug or in patients with severe myasthenia gravis. Caution should be exercised when administering this drug to patients with a history of hypersensitivity or with liver function problems, as liver function may deteriorate. During treatment with this drug, allergic symptoms such as redness, itching, hives, swelling, and difficulty breathing may occur, and if these symptoms arise, administration should be stopped immediately and appropriate treatment should be obtained. Severe skin reactions such as toxic epidermal necrolysis or Stevens-Johnson syndrome may occur, so symptoms such as fever, skin rash, blisters, itching, conjunctival injection, and stomatitis should be carefully monitored, and if these symptoms appear, the drug should be discontinued immediately. Various adverse reactions may rarely occur in multiple organs including the liver, kidneys, blood, nervous system, digestive system, and urinary system, so if any abnormal symptoms occur, consultation with a physician is recommended. Fatigue, dizziness, and drowsiness may appear while using this medication, and activities that require attention, such as driving or operating machinery, should be avoided. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should only use this medication when the benefits outweigh the risks, and nursing mothers should preferably avoid administration or discontinue breastfeeding if they take this medication. Safety in children has not been adequately confirmed, so caution is needed in their use. Elderly patients may have decreased physiological functions, so care should be taken to adjust the dosage of this medication.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), difficulty breathing, shock and anaphylactic reactions, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), mucocutaneous syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), fever, erythema, blisters, liver function deterioration, anaphylaxis reaction, angioedema

Mild side effects

• Redness
• itching
• swelling
• stomatitis
• conjunctival injection
• insomnia
• drowsiness
• headache
• limb paralysis
• muscle rigidity

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is best to store it at room temperature, between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the medication's efficacy over time.

Appearance

Round sustained-release film-coated tablets, white to nearly white

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle