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About Episron Tablet SR

EPERISONE belongs to the class of medications called ‘antispasmodics’ used to treat muscle spasms. Muscle spasm is the sudden painful and involuntary muscle contractions, which occur when the nerve impulses that control the muscle movements are damaged or interrupted. It is characterized by muscle tightness, joint stiffness, unusual posture, difficulty moving, and pain in affected muscles and joints.

EPERISONE contains ‘Eperisone’ which belongs to the class of antispasmodics. It works by relaxing skeletal muscles and reducing myotonia (inability of muscles to relax). It can relax vascular smooth muscles (smooth muscles found in the wall of blood vessels) and improve blood circulation. It can also suppress pain reflexes. These effects of EPERISONE help to reduce pain and spasms in the muscle effectively.

EPERISONE is available in the form of tablets. You should take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of EPERISONE are nausea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, headache, weakness, drowsiness, and dizziness. These side effects are mild and temporary. However, inform your doctor immediately if any of these side effects persist or get worse.

It is not recommended to take EPERISONE if you are allergic to EPERISONE or any other contents present in it. It is also not recommended in breastfeeding women. Before taking EPERISONE, inform your doctor if you have any liver disease or are pregnant. EPERISONE is not recommended for use in children. Elderly patients may require dose adjustments. EPERISONE may not interact with alcohol. EPERISONE may cause dizziness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

Uses of Episron Tablet SR

Muscle spasm

Medicinal Benefits of Episron Tablet SR

EPERISONE is a muscle relaxant that also shows an analgesic effect. It reduces muscle stiffness and spasticity, enabling the movement of muscles easily. It is usually well tolerated when taken at recommended doses. Though it causes drowsiness, this effect has a very low incidence with EPERISONE compared to other antispasmodic drugs. It can be used during rehabilitation (restoring functional ability in people with physical disabilities) as it can allow voluntary movement of upper and lower extremities without using muscle power.

Directions for Use

EPERISONE is available in the form of tablets. Tablets should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet. The dose and duration of EPERISONE are determined by the doctor based on your health condition.

Side Effects of Episron Tablet SR

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach discomfort
• Headache
• Weakness
• Drowsiness
• Dizziness

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

EPERISONE may cause liver damage, so it should be used cautiously in patients with liver diseases. If you notice dizziness, sleepiness, and weakness, you should refrain from activities that require you to stay alert such as driving or operating heavy machinery. Also, inform your doctor if these effects are persistent or worse, the doctor may make dose adjustments based on the severity of the side effects.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

EPERISONE may interact with a muscle relaxant (methocarbamol) and cause accommodation in the eye (increase in the eye's optical power to view an image clearly).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

EPERISONE should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

EPERISONE may not interact with alcohol.

PREGNANCY

There is no sufficient data to establish the safe use of EPERISONE in pregnant women. So, it should be used with caution.

BREAST FEEDING

EPERISONE may pass into breastmilk and cause unwanted effects in the nursing baby. So, it is not prescribed to breastfeeding mothers. However, if prescribed, the doctor may advise you to stop breastfeeding while using this medicine.

DRIVING

EPERISONE may cause dizziness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

LIVER

EPERISONE causes liver damage, so it should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases.

KIDNEY

EPERISONE is probably safe when used in patients with kidney diseases.