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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Nov 23, 2024 | 4:47 PM IST
Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet is used to treat muscle spasms. It contains Eperisone and Paracetamol which work by relaxing skeletal muscles and inhibiting chemical messengers that cause pain. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, headache, weakness, drowsiness, and dizziness. Before taking this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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About Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet

Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet belongs to the class of medications called antispasmodics combined with a painkiller used to treat muscle spasms. Muscle spasm is the sudden painful and involuntary muscle contractions, which occur when the nerve impulses that control the muscle movements are damaged or interrupted. It is characterized by muscle tightness, joint stiffness, unusual posture, difficulty moving, and pain in affected muscles and joints.

Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet is a combination of two drugs: Eperisone (muscle relaxant) and Paracetamol (pain killer). Eperisone works by relaxing skeletal muscles and reducing myotonia (inability of muscles to relax). It can relax vascular smooth muscles (smooth muscle found in the wall of blood vessels) and improve blood circulation. It can also suppress pain reflexes. These effects of Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet help to reduce pain and spasms in the muscle effectively. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and an antipyretic (fever reducer). It inhibits cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzymes that further prevent the formation of chemical messengers called 'prostaglandins' (PGs). These prostaglandins are produced at injury sites and cause pain and swelling. By blocking the COX enzyme's effect, lesser PGs are produced, which reduces mild to moderate pain and inflammation at the injured or damaged site. Collectively, Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet helps to reduce pain and spasms in the muscle effectively.

You should take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The common side effects of Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet are nausea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, headache, weakness, drowsiness, and dizziness. Most of these side effects are mild and temporary. However, inform your doctor immediately if any of these side effects persist or get worse.

Before starting Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet, please inform your doctor if you have any known allergy Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet, heart, kidney, and liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Do not take Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children. Elderly patients may require dose adjustments. Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness and risk of liver damage.

Uses of Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet

Treatment of Muscle spasm

Medicinal Benefits

Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet is a combination of two drugs, namely; Eperisone (muscle relaxant) and Paracetamol (painkiller). Eperisone is a muscle relaxant with an analgesic effect. It reduces muscle stiffness and spasticity, enabling the movement of muscles easily. It can be used during rehabilitation (restoring functional ability in people with physical disabilities) as it can allow voluntary movement of the upper and lower extremities without using muscle power. On the other hand, Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and an antipyretic (fever reducer). It inhibits cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzymes that further prevent the formation of chemical messengers called 'prostaglandins' (PGs). These prostaglandins are produced at injury sites and cause pain and swelling. By blocking the COX enzyme's effect, lesser PGs are produced, which reduces mild to moderate pain and inflammation at the injured or damaged site. Together, Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet helps in relieving pain due to muscle spasms.

Directions for Use

Take Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach discomfort
  • Headache
  • Weakness
  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness

Drug Warnings

Do not take Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet if you have any known allergies to eperisone and paracetamol. Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet may cause liver damage, so it should be used cautiously in patients with liver diseases. Please consult your doctor to know if you are pregnant and planning to conceive. Do not take Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Use Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet with caution in elderly patients; elder adults above 60 years may have increased drowsiness, confusion, and a higher risk of falling while taking Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet. Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet is not recommended in children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. People who are dehydrated for a long time should avoid the intake of Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet. If you notice dizziness, sleepiness, and weakness, you should refrain from activities that require you to stay alert such as driving or operating heavy machinery. Also, inform your doctor if these effects are persistent or worse, the doctor may make dose adjustments based on the severity of side-effects. Let your doctor know if you use any prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, including other vitamins, before starting Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet may interact with a muscle relaxant (methocarbamol),  blood thinners (warfarin), lipid-lowering drugs (cholestyramine), analgesics (ibuprofen, aspirin), muscle relaxants (tizanidine), and anti-nausea agents (metoclopramide or domperidone).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid foods containing alcohol, caffeine such as coffee, tea, chocolate or cola.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with hepatic failure (liver diseases), chronic alcoholism, cardiac diseases (heart problems), hypertension, peptic ulcer, and renal dysfunction (kidney diseases) should use Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet with caution.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • METHOCARBAMOL
  • WARFARIN
  • CHOLESTYRAMINE
  • IBUPROFEN
  • ASPIRIN
  • TIZANIDINE
  • METOCLOPRAMIDE
  • DOMPERIDONE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Exercising regularly helps in muscle stretching so that they are less likely to spasm, tear, and sprain. Mild exercises such as jogging and walking are helpful for muscle stretching.
  • Deep tissue massages with the help of a muscle massager are considered helpful.
  • Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes, instead, wear loose garments.
  • Rest well and get optimal sleep (at least 8 hours for adults).
  • Hot or cold therapy can help treat muscle spasms.
  • Apply an ice pack or hot-pack on the muscle for 15-20 minutes.
  • Try to include glycine (protein) in your daily diet, which is good food for your muscle.

Special Advise

Your doctor may advise you to undergo regular blood tests to monitor liver function while using Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Muscle spasm: The sudden involuntary contractions of the muscle can be painful and uncomfortable. When the nerve impulses that control the muscle movements are damaged or interrupted, it could lead to muscle spasms. Symptoms include muscle tightness, joint stiffness, unusual posture, difficulty moving, pain in affected muscles and joints. Fatigue (weakness), stress, extreme heat or cold, infection and tight clothing can trigger muscle spasms. Muscle relaxants and exercise can treat muscle spasms. Muscle relaxants sedate the muscle and help in inhibiting painful contractions. Exercise helps in muscle stretching so that they are less likely to spasm, tear and sprain.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet and alcohol when taken together increase the chance of liver damage. Thus not recommended to be taken with alcohol.

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Pregnancy

Caution

There is no sufficient data to establish safe use of Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet in pregnant women. So, it should be used with caution.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet may pass into breastmilk and cause unwanted effects in the nursing baby. So, it is not prescribed in breastfeeding mothers. However, if prescribed, the doctor may advise you to stop breastfeeding while using this medicine.

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Driving

Caution

Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

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Liver

Caution

Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet causes liver damage, so it should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases.

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Kidney

Caution

It should be used by kidney patients only if the doctor has prescribed it.

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Children

Unsafe

Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children.

Country of origin

India
Other Info - EP97654

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FAQs

Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet is used to treat muscle spasms.
Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet contains Eperinone and Paracetamol. Eperinone works by relaxing skeletal muscles and vascular smooth muscles (smooth muscle found in the wall of blood vessels). It can also suppress pain reflex. These effects of Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet help to reduce pain and spasms in the muscle effectively.
Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet may not affect blood glucose levels and is possibly safe when used in patients with diabetes. However, let your doctor know that you have diabetes before taking Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet.
The common side-effects of Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet are nausea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, headache, weakness, drowsiness, and dizziness. These side-effects are mild and temporary. However, inform your doctor immediately if any of these side-effects persist or get worse.
Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet is usually used for a short period and can be discontinued if there is no pain. However, it should be continued if advised by the doctor.
Yes, it is absolutely safe to take both at a time as there are no reported interaction cases.
Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet is usually prescribed for a short period. You can stop taking Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet once you have completed the prescribed duration of treatment. However, if you notice any unusual symptoms, stop taking Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet and consult the doctor.
Consult the doctor before taking other painkillers with Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet. Do not take any other medications that contain paracetamol, as this medicine already includes it.
Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet contains Eperisone (muscle relaxant) and Paracetamol (pain killer). It is used to treat muscle spasms.
Physical therapy and taking ample rest along with Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet aids in faster recovery.
No, Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet is not known to cause addiction. It is not a habit-forming medicine.
Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet might cause liver damage, particularly if taken in higher doses. Therefore, avoid exceeding the recommended dose and limit alcohol consumption to prevent liver problems. Let the doctor know if you have liver problems before starting Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet.
Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet starts working within an hour and effectively relieves muscle spasms/pain.
No, a higher than the recommended dosage of Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet will not be more effective. Do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose.
Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet may cause liver damage, so it should be used cautiously in patients with liver diseases. Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery unless you are alert. Avoid alcohol consumption as it might cause increased dizziness and liver damage.
The common side effects of Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet are nausea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, headache, weakness, drowsiness, and dizziness. Most of these side effects are mild and temporary. However, inform your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.
Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet should be swallowed as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.
Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children. Please consult the doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet in children.
Store Epitag Plus 50mg/325mg Tablet at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.

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