Epripride Capsule SR is a combination medicine used in the treatment of pain due to muscle spasm. It improves the movement of muscles and provide relief from pain and discomfort associated with muscle spasms.

Epripride Capsule SR should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by your doctor.

Some of the common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach pain, loss of appetite, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and dizziness. If any of these side effects bother you or do not go away with time, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these side effects.

The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, and liver. To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should first consult their doctors before using the medicine.

Uses of Epripride Capsule SR

Pain due to muscle spasm

Benefits of Epripride Capsule SR

In Pain due to muscle spasm

Epripride Capsule SR treats pain due to muscle spasm by relaxing stiff muscles. It also reduces swelling in the muscles. Altogether, it helps in easy movement and reduces discomfort. Epripride Capsule SR works quickly, usually within a few hours and the maximum benefit can take 2 to 4 weeks or sometimes longer to show. Take it as prescribed. Once you see some improvement, you can start doing therapy exercises (such as walking or breathing exercises) that will help you get your strength back more quickly.

Side effects of Epripride 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 Epripride

Nausea
Vomiting
Heartburn
Stomach pain/epigastric pain
Diarrhea
Loss of appetite
Dizziness
Weakness
Sleepiness

How to use Epripride 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. Epripride Capsule SR is to be taken with food.

How Epripride Capsule SR works

Epripride Capsule SR is a combination of two medicines: Eperisone and Diclofenac, which relieves pain and relaxes the muscles.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Epripride Capsule SR.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Epripride Capsule SR is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Driving

UNSAFE

Epripride Capsule SR may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Epripride Capsule SR may cause headaches, blurred vision, dizziness or drowsiness in some patients. This may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Epripride Capsule SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Epripride Capsule SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Epripride Capsule SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Epripride Capsule SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended in patients with liver disease if this medicine is to be taken for a long time.

What if you forget to take Epripride Capsule SR?

If you miss a dose of Epripride 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.

Epripride Capsule SR

₹11.7/Capsule SR

Eprisan D SR Capsule

Eisai Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd

₹40.2/capsule sr

244% costlier

Myoset-D 150mg/100mg Capsule SR

Sparsh Remedies Pvt Ltd

₹24.9/capsule sr

113% costlier

Rapisone-D SR Capsule

Abbott

₹40.6/capsule sr

247% costlier

Epry D 150mg/100mg Capsule SR

Unichem Laboratories Ltd

₹29/capsule sr

148% costlier

Eprisan D 150mg/100mg Capsule SR

Eisai Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd

₹17.5/capsule sr

50% costlier

Quick tips

Epripride Capsule SR helps relieve pain and muscle spasm that may occur due to strains, sprains, and muscle injuries.
It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Epripride Capsule SR as it may cause excessive drowsiness.

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PAIN ANALGESICS

Patient concerns

Neck pain when I move my neck a bit. I think it's due to exercise and gyming .

Dr. Sunil Tripathi

Physiotherapy

It might be muscle soreness or muscle spasm due to improper Posture or overuse of musclesConsult a Physiotherapist in your area

sir/madam i have pain in my testical(in left side) it slept at 4am. when I woke up it was paining since 2 days it may be due to cold and there is no swelling. may be little bit.

Dr. Shyam Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hello PATIENT to 1mg. Your pain may be due to cold spasm or tortion. If pain persist please visit surgeon and examined.

User feedback

Patients taking Epripride Capsule SR

Once A Day

84%

Twice A Day

16%

What are you using Epripride Capsule SR for?

Others

50%

Muscle relaxa*

33%

Pain during m*

17%

*Muscle relaxation, Pain during menstruation

How much was the improvement?

Average

50%

Poor

33%

Excellent

17%

What were the side-effects while using Epripride Capsule SR?

No Side Effec*

80%

Nausea

20%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Epripride Capsule SR?

With food

75%

With or witho*

25%

*With or without food

Please rate Epripride Capsule SR on price

Expensive

67%

Average

22%

Not Expensive

11%

Top Physicians

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4.2 ★

Dr. Jai Bhagwan Bansal

MBBS, MD, Fellowship, Fellowship, Fellowship

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References

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PubChem. Eperisone. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Diclofenac. Daventry, Northamptonshire: Dexcel Pharma Ltd.; 1996 [revised 20 Dec. 2017]. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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