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Indications & Uses
Improves muscle stiffness (hypertonicity) associated with cervical syndrome, shoulder periarthritis, and lumbago. Also used for spasticity-related paralysis arising from: cerebrovascular disease, spastic spinal paralysis, cervical spondylosis, postoperative sequelae (including spinal cord tumour), sequelae of trauma (spinal injury, head injury), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, cerebral palsy, spinocerebellar degeneration, spinal vascular disease, and other disorders of the brain and spinal cord.
Pharmacology
Eperisone Hydrochloride is a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant, prescribed to relieve myotonic symptoms (muscle stiffness and spasm).
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
For adults, the usual dose is 3 tablets a day, split into three doses taken after each meal. The doctor may change this depending on the patient's age and how severe the symptoms are.
Side Effects
Myonil rarely causes side effects, and only a handful of cases have been reported. When they do occur, they may include excessive muscle relaxation, stomach pain, nausea, dizziness, loss of appetite, drowsiness, skin rashes, diarrhea, vomiting, indigestion, other GI disturbances, insomnia, headache, and constipation, among others.
Cautions & Contraindications
Contraindications
Eperisone Hydrochloride should not be used by anyone who has previously shown a hypersensitivity reaction to it.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Eperisone hasn't been proven safe for use during pregnancy, so it should only be given to a pregnant woman if her doctor decides the expected benefit justifies the potential risk. It should not be used while breastfeeding.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Storage
Store Eperisone Hydrochloride below 30°C, and keep it away from light and moisture. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Drug Interactions
Common questions about Eprel 50 mg
What is Eprel 50 mg Tablet?
Eprel 50 mg Tablet is a medicine that contains Eperisone Hydrochloride. It is made by Orion Pharma Ltd. It belongs to the Centrally acting Skeletal Muscle Relaxants group of medicines.
What is Eprel used for?
Improves muscle stiffness (hypertonicity) associated with cervical syndrome, shoulder periarthritis, and lumbago. Also used for spasticity-related paralysis arising from: cerebrovascular disease, spastic spinal paralysis, cervical spondylosis, postoperative sequelae (including spinal cord tumour), sequelae of trauma (spinal injury, head injury), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, cerebral palsy, spinocerebellar degeneration, spinal vascular disease, and other disorders of the brain and spinal cord.
What are the side effects of Eprel?
Myonil rarely causes side effects, and only a handful of cases have been reported. When they do occur, they may include excessive muscle relaxation, stomach pain, nausea, dizziness, loss of appetite, drowsiness, skin rashes, diarrhea, vomiting, indigestion, other GI disturbances, insomnia, headache, and constipation, among others.
Can I take Eprel during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Eperisone hasn't been proven safe for use during pregnancy, so it should only be given to a pregnant woman if her doctor decides the expected benefit justifies the potential risk. It should not be used while breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
How should I store Eprel?
Store Eperisone Hydrochloride below 30°C, and keep it away from light and moisture. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Can I take other medicines with Eprel?
Some medicines can interact with Eperisone Hydrochloride, for example: Methocarbamol, Tolperisone Hydrochloride. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take.
Is there a cheaper medicine with the same ingredient?
Ezymas by Novelta Bestway Pharmaceuticals Ltd. has the same ingredient and strength for ৳3.00 per unit, compared with ৳3.01 for Eprel. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.
Do I need a prescription for Eprel?
Eprel is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.