Myonil
Cheaper & Alternative Brands
Same generic (Eperisone Hydrochloride), same form (Tablet)
Clinical Prescribing Information
Medical monograph and safety information for healthcare professionals & patients.Indications & Clinical Uses
Improvement of muscular hypertonic symptoms in the following diseases: cervical syndrome, periarthritis of the shoulder, lumbago. Spastic paralysis in the following disease: Cerebrovascular disease, spastic spinal paralysis, cervical spondylosis, postoperative sequelae (including cerebrospinal tumor)
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Improvement of muscular hypertonic symptoms in the following diseases: cervical syndrome, periarthritis of the shoulder, lumbago. Spastic paralysis in the following disease: 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.
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 age and severity of symptoms.
Contraindications
Eperisone is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Eperisone Hydrochloride.
Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
The side effects of Eprel are very rare, only a few cases have been observed. These are excessive relaxation, stomachache, nausea, vertigo, anorexia, drowsiness, skin rashes, diarrhea, vomiting, indigestion, GI disturbances, insomnia, headache, constipation, etc.
Pharmacology & Mechanism of Action
Eperisone is centrally-acting skeletal muscle relaxant used to improve myotonic symptoms.