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Indications

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.

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Pharmacology

Eperisone Hydrochloride is a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant, prescribed to relieve myotonic symptoms (muscle stiffness and spasm).

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.

Dosage Reference

⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.

Adults: For adults: Usually 3 tablets per day in three divided doses after each meal. The dosage should be adjusted depending on the patient age and severity of symptoms.

Side Effects & Interactions

Side Effects

No side-effect data recorded yet.