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Eperisone + Paracetamol
INFORMATION ABOUT EPERISONE + PARACETAMOL
Eperisone + Paracetamol Uses
Eperisone+Paracetamol is used for pain due to muscle spasm.
How Eperisone + Paracetamol works
Eperisone + Paracetamol is a combination of two medicines: Eperisone and Paracetamol, which relieves pain and relaxes the muscles. Eperisone is a muscle relaxant. It works by acting on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve the muscle stiffness or spasm. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and an antipyretic (fever reducer). It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever.
Common side effects of Eperisone + Paracetamol
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Dizziness, Weakness, Sleepiness
CONTENT DETAILS
Written By
Dr. Anuj Saini
MMST, MBBS
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MBA, MBBS
Last updated
18 Feb 2020 | 11:54 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Eperisone + Paracetamol
  • You have been prescribed Eperisone + Paracetamol to relieve pain due to muscle spasm.
  • It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Eperisone + Paracetamol as it may cause excessive drowsiness and increase the risk of liver damage.
  • Older adults may have increased drowsiness, confusion, and higher risk of falling while taking Eperisone + Paracetamol.
  • Do not take it with any other medicine containing acetaminophen (drugs for pain/fever or cough-and-cold) without asking your doctor first. 
Frequently asked questions for Eperisone + Paracetamol
If you are suffering from muscle pain due to muscle injury or overuse, you should take rest. Taking rest will help you avoid any further injury and recover efficiently. Make sure that you take plenty of sleep and try to reduce stress. Applying ice pack to the affected area may help in relieving pain and inflammation. If your muscle pain is due to some other disease, follow the advice of your doctor.
There are no known reports of any patient getting addicted to Eperisone+Paracetamol.
Eperisone+Paracetamol is usually used for short term and can be discontinued when your pain is relieved. However, Eperisone+Paracetamol should be continued if you are advised by your doctor to do so.
Eperisone+Paracetamol contains paracetamol. This medicine is known to cause harm to the liver especially in the doses above the recommended level. Also, avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it may further increase your risk of liver damage. Use of this medicine should preferably be avoided in patients with underlying liver disease. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any early signs and symptoms of liver damage. These symptoms may include fever, rash, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, stomach pain, dark urine, yellow skin or eyes and abnormal liver enzymes.
It may take about an hour to see the initial benefit of pain relief after taking Eperisone+Paracetamol.
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.