Eperisone

Last updated 25 Nov 2025 | 09:34 AM (UTC)

Eperisone Uses

Eperisone is used in treatment of muscle spasm. It relieves painful spasms of the skeletal muscles.

How Eperisone works

Eperisone 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.

Common side effects of Eperisone

Sleepiness, Headache, Rash, Vomiting, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Facial swelling, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Numbness of extremity, Decreased appetite, Stomach discomfort, Feeling thirsty, Stevens-Johnson syndrome

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Medicine brands for Eperisone

Myosone

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

₹124 to ₹298

2 variant(s)

Eprisan

Eisai Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd

Eisai Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd

Forgo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

₹93 to ₹93

1 variant(s)

Episron

Aspen Pharmaceuticals

Sentire Pharmaceutical India Pvt Ltd

₹201 to ₹201

1 variant(s)

Hinjo

Krisray Biotech Private Limited

₹233 to ₹233

1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Eperisone

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

Frequently asked questions for Eperisone

Q. Is eperisone or eperisone hydrochloride a steroid?

No. Eperisone or eperisone hydrochloride is an antispasmodic medication and is used to relieve muscle stiffness and pain. It does not have a chemical structure or mechanism of action like steroids

Q. What is Eperisone Myonal?

Myonal is the trade name for active medication Eperisone. It is an antispasmodic medication and is used to relieve muscle stiffness and pain.