Myonal is white sugar coated tablet contains 50 mg of Eperisone hydrochloride. Myonal is a second generation non-sedating muscle relaxant due to its different mechanism of action different than other muscle relaxants: 1- It works on gamma-neurotransmitters and is therefore the least effective in causing drowsiness among all muscle relaxants 2- It has a triple action on the convulsive muscle, so it does the following: A- It increases blood flow to the muscle tension area B- It relaxes the muscle spasm C- It has an analgesic effect Indications : 1. Improvement of myotonic symptoms in the following diseases: - Cervical syndrome - Periarthritis of the shoulders - lumbago 2. Spasticity associated with cerebrovascular disorders and other encephalomyelopathies Dosage and administration : The usual adults dosage is , three tablets (150mg) daily taken orally after meal The dose should be adjusted according to the age and symptoms of the patient. Precautions : - Patients with drug hypersensitivities - Patient with hepatic function disorders Special precautions: Drug interaction with methocarbamol Side effects and adverse reactions: - Shock and anaphylactic reactions - Ocular mucosal skin syndrome (Stephen-Johnson syndrome) Pregnancy and lactation: - Myonal should only be used in pregnant women or women suspected being pregnant if the expected therapeutic benefits are evaluated to outweigh the possible risk of the treatment - It is advisable to avoid the administration of myonal in lactating mother, ( excreted in milk of lactating women )
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