Eperifen 150mg/100mg Capsule


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Tas Med India Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient Eperisone (150mg) + Diclofenac (100mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassPAIN ANALGESICS
User Rating4.5
User Reviews696

FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Eperifen Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Eperifen 150mg/100mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Answer

Eperifen 150mg/100mg Capsule Reviews

Eperifen 150mg/100mg is a combination medicine used in the treatment of pain due to muscle spasm. It improves the movement of muscles and provide relief from pain and discomfort associated with muscle spasms.

Eperifen 150mg/100mg should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by your doctor.

Some of the common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach pain, loss of appetite, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and dizziness. If any of these side effects bother you or do not go away with time, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these side effects.

The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, and liver. To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should first consult their doctors before using the medicine.

How Eperifen 150mg/100mg Capsule Works

Eperifen 150mg/100mg is a combination of two medicines: Eperisone and Diclofenac, which relieves pain and relaxes the muscles.

How to Use Eperifen 150mg/100mg Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Eperifen 150mg/100mg is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Eperifen 150mg/100mg Capsule

  • In Pain due to muscle spasm: Eperifen 150mg/100mg treats pain due to muscle spasm by relaxing stiff muscles. It also reduces swelling in the muscles. Altogether, it helps in easy movement and reduces discomfort. Eperifen 150mg/100mg works quickly, usually within a few hours and the maximum benefit can take 2 to 4 weeks or sometimes longer to show. Take it as prescribed. Once you see some improvement, you can start doing therapy exercises (such as walking or breathing exercises) that will help you get your strength back more quickly.

Uses of Eperifen 150mg/100mg Capsule

  • Pain due to muscle spasm

Eperifen 150mg/100mg Capsule Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Liver  CAUTION
Eperifen 150mg/100mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Eperifen 150mg/100mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended in patients with liver disease if this medicine is to be taken for a long time.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Eperifen 150mg/100mg is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  UNSAFE
Eperifen 150mg/100mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Eperifen 150mg/100mg may cause headaches, blurred vision, dizziness or drowsiness in some patients. This may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney  CAUTION
Eperifen 150mg/100mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Eperifen 150mg/100mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol  UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Eperifen 150mg/100mg.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Eperifen 150mg/100mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

  • Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Eperifen 150mg/100mg as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
  • Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
  • It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy.
  • It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • Eperifen 150mg/100mg helps relieve pain and muscle spasm that may occur due to strains, sprains, and muscle injuries.

References

  1. Eperisone. Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo: Eisai Co., Ltd.; 2009.
  2. Diclofenac. Daventry, Northamptonshire: Dexcel Pharma Ltd.; 1996 [revised 20 Dec. 2017].
  3. PubChem. Eperisone.
  4. Diclofenac. Rouse Boulevard, Philadelphia: Iroko Pharmaceuticals; 1998 [revised Oct. 2013].

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