SALT COMPOSITION

Eperisone (50mg)

STORAGE

Store at room temperature (10-30°C)

INTRODUCTION

Epispaz 50mg Tablet is a muscle relaxer. It provides relief from the discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions such as rigidity, tension, stiffness, and muscle spasms.

Epispaz 50mg Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach and reduce your chance of getting side effects. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective.

Some common side effects of this medicine include sleepiness, fatigue, muscle weakness, headache, dryness in mouth, and upset stomach. If any of these side effects do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.

To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

USES OF EPISPAZ TABLET

• Muscle spasm

SIDE EFFECTS OF EPISPAZ TABLET

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Epispaz

• Sleepiness
• Fatigue
• Muscle weakness
• Headache
• Dryness in mouth
• Upset stomach

HOW TO USE EPISPAZ TABLET

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Epispaz 50mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

HOW EPISPAZ TABLET WORKS

Epispaz 50mg Tablet is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm without reduction in strength. This improves pain and movement of muscles.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Eprisan 50mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Epispaz 50mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Epispaz 50mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Epispaz 50mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Epispaz 50mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Epispaz 50mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

• Epispaz 50mg Tablet provides relief from rigidity, tension and stiffness in muscles (spasticity) that may occur due to various conditions affecting the nervous system.
• Take it with or after food or a glass of milk.
• Epispaz 50mg Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
• Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Epispaz 50mg Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
• Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor if you’ve been on it for a long time.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Alkyl-Phenylketone Derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS