Improvement of muscular hypertonic symptoms in the following diseases: cervical syndrome, periarthritis of the shoulder, lumbago.Spastic paralysis in the following diseases: cerebrovascular disease, spastic spinal paralysis, cervical spondylosis, postoperative sequelae (including cerebrospinal tumor), sequelae to trauma (spinal trauma, head injury), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, cerebral palsy, spinocerebellar degeneration, spinal vascular diseases, and other encephalomyelopathies.
Eperisone Hydrochloride
Generic MedicinePharmacology
Eperisone is a centrally-acting skeletal muscle relaxant used to improve myotonic symptoms.
Dosage Administration
For adults: Usually 3 tablets per day in three divided doses after each meal. The dosage should be adjusted depending on the patient's age and severity of symptoms.
Interactions
Avoid concomitant use with tolperisone HCl and methocarbamol.
Contraindications
Eperisone is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Eperisone Hydrochloride.
Side Effects
The side effects of Eperisone are very rare; only a few cases have been observed. These include excessive relaxation, stomachache, nausea, vertigo, anorexia, drowsiness, skin rashes, diarrhea, vomiting, indigestion, GI disturbances, insomnia, headache, constipation, etc.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Eperisone should only be used in pregnant women if the expected therapeutic benefits are evaluated to outweigh the possible risks of treatment. The safety of Eperisone has not been established in pregnant women. The drug should not be used during lactation.
Therapeutic Class
Centrally acting Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
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