Drotaflex Mf Tablets

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Drotaflex Mf Tablets Description

Drotaflex Mf Tablets is used to provide relief from muscle spasms and pain associated with various conditions. It is a combination of medicine containing drotaverine and mefenamic acid as an active

ingredient. This medicine works by the combined action of both ingredients. Drotaverine is an anti-spasmodic medicine that helps in relieving spasms, and mefenamic acid has anti-inflammatory that helps to relieve pain. You should not take this medicine if you recently had a heart attack, before bypass surgery of heart or if you have or ever had an ulcer in the stomach or intestine. Taking this medicine longer than the prescribed duration or taking it too often may cause undesirable effects. Take this medicine as advised by your doctor. You should take a Drotaflex Mf Tablets with meals to reduce stomach upset.

Product Summary

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Contains	Drotaverine + Mefenamic Acid
Uses	Pain and spasm
Side effects	Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dry mouth
Therapy	ANTI-SPASMODICS

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Precautions and Warnings

Uses of Drotaflex Mf Tablets

Drotaflex Mf Tablets is used for the treatment of menstrual cramps, stomach pain, and muscle spasms. It may be useful in pain due to bowel disorders, after surgery and due to kidney stones.

Contraindications of Drotaflex Mf Tablets

If you are allergic to mefenamic acid, drotaverine or any of the ingredients of Drotaflex Mf Tablets .
If you have a kidney or liver function problem, history of asthma or stomach or intestinal ulcers.
If you have any blood-related disorders like unusual bleeding and porphyria (related to haemoglobin function).
If you had a heart attack recently, undergoing a coronary artery bypass graft. Do not take this medicine right before the surgery or after the surgery without consulting a doctor.

Side effects of Drotaflex Mf Tablets

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Dryness in mouth
Thirsty feeling
Itching
Rashes

Precautions and Warnings of Drotaflex Mf Tablets

Pregnancy

Can I take Drotaflex Mf Tablets during pregnancy?

There is limited information available on the safety of Drotaflex Mf Tablets in pregnancy. Thus, it is advised to consult your doctor before taking this medicine, if you are pregnant. Your doctor will tell you about the use of this medicine after assessing the need and may prescribe you only if the benefits to the mother outweighs the risk to the foetus.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Drotaflex Mf Tablets while breastfeeding?

It is advised not to breastfeed if you are taking a Drotaflex Mf Tablets , as there is limited information available about its effect on the newborn baby. Thus, avoid using this medicine unless advised by your doctor after assessing the need and benefits.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Drotaflex Mf Tablets ?

Drotaflex Mf Tablets can cause dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness, visual disturbance, etc. It would be better if you do no drive or operate any machinery when you are taking this medicine.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Drotaflex Mf Tablets ?

Try to avoid alcohol intake along with this medicine. It may worsen the side effects, and it can also make you dizzier.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You are an elderly person, the chances of getting side effects are more.
You have a history of any kind of respiratory disorders like asthma.
You have a liver or kidney function problem.
You are suffering from fits, tremors or epilepsy.
You have a heart-related problem or high blood pressure.
You have a history of heart failure or such episodes.
You are suffering from ulcers or bleeding in the stomach or intestine.
You experience allergic reactions upon consumption of Drotaflex Mf Tablets.
Women may experience infertility. Thus, women who are trying to conceive or taking any fertility treatment should avoid consuming this medicine.

Mode of Action of Drotaflex Mf Tablets

How Does It Work?

Pain and spasm are experienced due to the production of an inflammatory mediator called prostaglandin and due to reduced calcium levels. Drotaflex Mf Tablets helps in relieving such symptoms due to th...
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Drotaverine acts by inhibiting an enzyme which reduces calcium uptake by the cells, thereby correcting the calcium levels in the body it reduces the spasms in the smooth muscles. Mefenamic acid inhibi...
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Directions for Use of Drotaflex Mf Tablets

Take Drotaflex Mf Tablets as directed by your doctor with a sufficient amount of water.

Interactions of Drotaflex Mf Tablets

Interactions with other medicines

Certain medicines can affect the way Drotaflex Mf Tablets works or Drotaflex Mf Tablets itself can affect the action of other medicines taken at the same time.
Concomitant use of medicines used to treat blood pressure like Aliskiren, Captopril and Valsartan should be avoided.
Blood thinners such as Warfarin should be used cautiously with Drotaflex Mf Tablets as there is increased risk of bleeding.
Drotaflex Mf Tablets should not be taken along with other pain killers or analgesic medicines.
Drotaflex Mf Tablets can aggravate the blood-glucose-lowering action of anti-diabetic medicines, and you may experience symptoms of low blood sugar.
Water pills, Cyclosporin, and Tacrolimus if taken along with Drotaflex Mf Tablets can increase the risk of toxicity to kidneys.
There is an increased risk of bleeding and ulceration if Drotaflex Mf Tablets is taken along with steroids and certain medicines used for mental illness.
Other medicines like Prednisone, Methotrexate, Fluconazole, Zidovudine, Digoxin, Probenecid, and certain antibiotics should be used cautiously.

Storage and disposal of Drotaflex Mf Tablets

Store at room temperature in a cool and dry place.
Keep this medicine out of the reach of children and pets.

Dosage of Drotaflex Mf Tablets

Overdose

If you think you have taken an excessive dose of Drotaflex Mf Tablets, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

Do not take a double dose if you have missed the dose; take the next dose as soon as you remember. If it's already time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and follow your normal dosing schedule.

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Mansi Savla

B. Pharm, PharmD

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Any precautions do I need to take after taking this medicine?

A: If you have a history of low blood pressure, your doctor may ask you for regular blood pressure checkups because this medicine can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure.

Q: Can Drotaflex Mf Tablets be used for menstrual cramps?

A: Yes, it is helpful in relieving spasm and cramps associated with periods. However, for prolonged and painful episodes consult your doctor.

Q: Can I take Drotaflex Mf Tablets while breastfeeding?

A: No, constituents of Drotaflex Mf Tablets may pass into breast milk and can affect the breastfed baby. Avoid using this medicine while breastfeeding.

Q: Can we take Drotaflex Mf Tablets in an empty stomach?

A: No, you should take a Drotaflex Mf Tablets with food or after your meals to avoid any stomach discomforts.

Q: How long does it take for Drotaflex Mf Tablets to show its effect?

A: This medicine usually starts working within an hour. However, it can vary among individuals depending on their physiology and other biological parameters.

Q: How many times Drotaflex Mf Tablets can be taken in a day?

A: It should be taken as per the need or as advised by the doctor. The dose can vary depending on the severity of the condition. However, do not take it more often or more than recommended dose and duration.

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Last Updated on: 23 Jun 2022 | 07:33 PM (IST)

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