Eprica 150mg Capsule SR is a muscle relaxer. It provides relief from the discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions such as rigidity, tension, stiffness, and muscle spasms.

Eprica 150mg Capsule SR 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.

Uses of Eprica Capsule SR

Muscle relaxation

Benefits of Eprica Capsule SR

In Muscle relaxation

Eprica 150mg Capsule SR 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.

Side effects of Eprica Capsule SR

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 side effects of Eprica

Sleepiness
Fatigue
Muscle weakness
Headache
Dryness in mouth
Upset stomach

How to use Eprica Capsule SR

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. Eprica 150mg Capsule SR is to be taken with food.

How Eprica Capsule SR works

Eprica 150mg Capsule SR 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Eprica 150mg Capsule SR. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Eprica 150mg Capsule SR 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.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Eprica 150mg Capsule SR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Eprica 150mg Capsule SR may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Eprica 150mg Capsule SR in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Eprica 150mg Capsule SR in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Eprica Capsule SR?

If you miss a dose of Eprica 150mg Capsule SR, 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Eprica 150mg Capsule SR 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.
Eprica 150mg Capsule SR 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 Eprica 150mg Capsule SR 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Alkyl-Phenylketone Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Skeletal muscle relaxant- Centrally acting

Patient concerns

Road accident. Now cured. Is physiotherapy mandatory after removal of POP?? Sir, I met with road accident exactly 63 days ago. Now POP is removed. Still can't walk without walking aid. Doctor told physiotherapy is not required. And not suggested any exercises also for muscle relaxation. Sir, please suggest me , whether I should consult another doctor or exercises not always mandatory

Dr. Akshat Goel

Orthopaedics

Physiotherapy is not mandatory Home exercises are needed for all cases

My husband is having illicit relationship bcoz of that lot of problems. I am very tensed all the time. Please suggest a medicine to calm down. Thank you

Dr. Ambrish Dharmadhikari

Psychiatry

We understand your concernWe are here to helpYou are advised to solve problemAs medicine will help you for temporary periodDiscussing with husband and finding solution will calm you downTill then you can do Jacobson Progressive Muscle Relaxation""http://www.healthline.com/health/what-is-jacobson-relaxation-technique#wholebody-technique3Follow this link to find detailed procedure

i have suffering from anxiety problem and blood preasure in high condition

Dr. Ambrish Dharmadhikari

Psychiatry

Thank you for your question. We understand your concern. I would urge you to consult nearest psychiatrist for assessment and to rule out any anxiety disorder. For anxiety you can do lifestyle modifications. You can practice yoga and meditation. You are advised to exercise regularly and do breathing exercise. Above methods are priceless to reduce anxiety. For relaxation, you can read about Jacobson progressive muscle relaxation" on internet and practice it."

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