Eprisone Tablet (Eperisone Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Administer 50mg of eperisone hydrochloride orally, three times a day after meals. Adjust as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

This drug should not be used in specific patients. For example, it should not be administered to patients with allergies to this drug, those suffering from myasthenia gravis, or those with lactose intolerance or genetic lactose digestion issues. Patients with a history of drug allergies or liver function issues should be cautious when using this medication. This drug contains the dye Yellow No. 4, and caution is needed in patients with allergy to this ingredient. During the use of this drug, various side effects may occur infrequently, such as shock, liver dysfunction, kidney dysfunction, and anemia, so symptoms should be closely monitored. Skin rashes, itching, insomnia, drowsiness, headaches, dyspepsia, urinary retention, and weakness can also occur; if any abnormal symptoms arise, one should consult a doctor immediately. Particularly serious skin reactions, such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, may occur, so if symptoms such as fever, skin rash, blisters, or eye congestion appear, administration should be stopped immediately, and appropriate treatment should be obtained. Drowsiness or decreased concentration may occur during the use of this drug, so it is advisable to avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery. Moreover, interactions such as visual accommodation disorders may arise when used with similar medications; therefore, when taking other medications together, one must consult a healthcare provider or pharmacist. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use this drug only when the benefits of treatment exceed the risks, as its safety has not been established. Nursing mothers should avoid administration if possible or cease breastfeeding while taking this drug. This drug has not been sufficiently confirmed for safety in children, so it should be used with caution. Elderly patients may have decreased physical function, so care should be taken with dosage adjustments when using this drug.

Serious side effects

Shock (severe allergic reaction), anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction), angioedema (severe allergic reaction), toxic epidermal necrolysis and mucous membrane-skin-eye syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, severe skin adverse reaction), elevated ALT, AST, ALP (liver abnormality), proteinuria, elevated BUN (kidney abnormality), anemia (blood abnormality)

Mild side effects

• Rash
• itching
• insomnia
• drowsiness
• headache
• limb paralysis
• stiffness of the body
• limb tremors
• nausea
• vomiting

This drug should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air ingress, and it is best kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. By following this storage condition, the efficacy of the drug can be maintained for a longer period.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle