Drotaverine is generally used in treatment of abdominal pain and menstrual pain It relieves pain due to smooth muscle spasm like menstrual pain, pain due to kidney stone, pain due to biliary stone and gastro-intestinal colicky pain.
Side effects
Dryness in mouth
Nausea
Vertigo
Vomiting
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Drotaverine, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Drotaverine is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
How it works
Drotaverine is an anti-spasmodic medicine which relieves contractions (spasms) associated with smooth muscles in the abdomen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Drotaverine used for/ What does Drotaverine treat? Drotaverine is used to treat spasm of smooth muscles in organs such as stomach and heart. Drotaverine is mainly used to relieve painful spasms associated with chronic gastroduodenitis (inflammation of the stomach and the duodenum of the small intestine), gastric and duodenal ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome (disorder of the intestines that leads to cramps in the abdomen) and many more conditions of the stomach and intestine that are associated with painful spasm. It may also be used to relieve pain during menstruation (dysmenorrhea).
Expert Advice
Take Drotaverine tablets 20 minutes before a meal to relieve or reduce post meal symptoms.Consult your doctor before you start Drotaverine if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.Stop taking Drotaverine and consult a doctor, if experience severe allergic reactions.Due to possible side effects such as dizziness and vertigo resulting from hypotension, you should avoid driving or using machines.
Product Details
SKU: PC-81408 Product Description: Drotin Syrup 100 ml is manufactured by Walter Bushnell Ltd Packing: Bottle Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.