EP-Tab Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Superlative Healthcare
Active Ingredient	Eperisone (50mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Alkyl-Phenylketone Derivative
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class	Skeletal muscle relaxant- Centrally acting
User Rating	4.1
User Reviews	550

FAQ

What if you forget to take EP-Tab?

If you miss a dose of EP-Tab, 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.

EP-Tab Tablet Reviews

EP-Tab is a muscle relaxer. It provides relief from the discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions such as rigidity, tension, stiffness, and muscle spasms.

EP-Tab 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 the 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.

How EP-Tab Tablet Works

EP-Tab 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.

How to Use EP-Tab 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. EP-Tab is to be taken with food.

Benefits of EP-Tab Tablet

In Muscle relaxation: EP-Tab effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement. Take it as prescribed by the doctor to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Uses of EP-Tab Tablet

Muscle relaxation

EP-Tab Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of EP-Tab in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^UNSAFE

EP-Tab may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of EP-Tab in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with EP-Tab. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of EP-Tab during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

EP-Tab 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.

Quick Tips

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