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Drotin-DS Tablet

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Description

Drotin DS tablets help relieve muscle spasms in the digestive system, urinary tract, and gallbladder. They contain Drotaverine, which relaxes these muscles and reduces pain. Possible side effects of Drotin DS include nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, and dizziness. Most side effects are temporary. Consult your doctor if they persist.

Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy. Do not consume alcohol with Drotin DS. Inform your doctor about all medications you are taking and consult them before use if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

You should continue taking Drotin DS Tablet for the duration prescribed by your doctor for effective treatment. If you experience any difficulties while taking it, please consult your doctor. A dry mouth is a possible side effect of Drotin DS Tablet. To alleviate this, you can limit caffeine intake, avoid smoking and alcohol-based mouthwashes, drink plenty of water, and chew sugar-free gum or candy to stimulate saliva production.

Some other medicines containing drotaverine are Drotikind 80mg tablet, Dvn 80mg tablet, Avacan 80mg tablet, Baralgan D 80mg tablet and Drovat 80mg tablet.

Product Summary

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Contains	Drotaverine(80.0 Mg)
Uses	Pain, cramps, spasms
Side effects	Nausea, constipation, headache, dizziness
Therapy	ANTI-SPASMODICS

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Uses

Contraindications

Side effects

Precautions and Warnings

Uses

Drotin DS tablet is an antispasmodic medication that is used to relieve pain caused by muscle spasms. It is commonly used to treat stomach pain, cramps, spasms and menstrual pain.

Contraindications

If you are allergic to drotaverine or any of the ingredients of the Drotin DS tablet.
If you have liver, kidney or heart-related problems.
If you are breastfeeding a baby.
This medicine is not recommended to be used in children below the age of 12.

Side effects

Rarely, you may experience nausea, constipation, headache, dizziness or rash.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take the Drotin DS tablet during pregnancy?

There is limited information about the safety of the Drotin DS tablet in pregnancy. Thus, it should be used only if prescribed by your doctor.

Breast Feeding

Can I take the Drotin DS tablet while breastfeeding?

Drotin DS tablet is not recommended to be used by breastfeeding women. Inform your doctor if you are a breastfeeding mother.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed the Drotin DS tablet?

Drotin DS tablet is unlikely to affect your driving ability. However, if you experience dizziness after taking this medicine, be cautious while driving or avoid driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with the Drotin DS tablet?

There is limited information on the interaction of this medicine with alcohol.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

Your liver, kidney and heart-related disease.
You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
You have a low blood pressure problem.

Directions for Use

Take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor, as a whole, with a sufficient quantity of water.

Storage and disposal

Store it below 30°C protected from light and moisture.
Keep this medicine out of the reach of children and pets.

Quick Tips

Drotin DS tablet is an antispasmodic medicine that treats stomach pain caused by smooth muscle contractions in the gastrointestinal, gallbladder, and urinary tracts.
It is not recommended for patients with heart failure or severe liver or kidney disease.
Before taking Drotin DS tablet, inform your doctor if you have a sugar intolerance or low blood pressure.
Pregnant women should not take this tablet unless advised by a doctor. It is also not recommended for breastfeeding women or children under the age of one year. Older patients should use it with cauti...
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Dosage

Overdose

You may experience weakness, malaise, dizziness, vomiting, headache, a drop in blood pressure and sleepiness if consumed in excess. Contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose of the Drotin DS tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take...

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Drotin DS tablet works by inhibiting the action of an enzyme phosphodiesterase, thus results in relaxation of smooth muscle and dilation of blood vessels. Thereby, providing relief from spasm and pain...

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Medicines used to treat Parkinson's disease like levodopa may not work properly if taken along with this medicine and you may experience shakiness, disbalance and rigidity.
Some medicines can affect the way the Drotin DS tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.

Interactions with food items

Drotin DS tablet can be taken with or without food. There are no specific food or beverage interactions Drotin DS Tablet.

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Mansi Savla

B. Pharm, PharmD

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How long should I take Drotin DS?

A: You should take this medicine for the treatment as prescribed by the doctor. However, if there is no improvement in pain, consult your doctor.

Q: Is Drotin DS tablet good for period pain?

A: Yes, it is recommended for period pain. However, it should not be self-medicated. If you experience period pain very often, kindly consult your gynaecologist to find out the cause of period pain.

Q: Drotin DS tablet can be used for tooth pain?

A: No, it is not meant to be used for tooth pain.

Q: Is Drotin DS tablet is painkiller?

A: No, Drotin DS is an anti-spasmodic medicine. It is used to suppress muscle spasms. A spasm is an uncontrolled or sudden contraction of a muscle that can be painful.

Q: Is Drotin DS safe for diabetics?

A: There is no information available on the effect of Drotin DS in patients with diabetes. It may be safe, but you should consult your doctor before taking Drotin DS if you have diabetes.

Q: Can I take Drotin DS for ulcer?

A: No, Drotin DS is an anti-spasmodic medicine. It does not have any action in treating ulcers. An ulcer is a condition of erosion or soreness in the inner lining of the stomach or intestine caused by the excessive production of acid.

Q: When should I take the Drotin DS before or after food?

A: Drotin DS tablets can be taken before or after food. Take it as advised by your doctor, if you experience stomach discomfort take it after a meal.

Q: Can I take Drotin DS for ulcerative colitis?

A: No, Drotin DS should not be taken for ulcerative colitis. Seek medical advice before taking this medicine for any other condition. Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory condition that causes sores in the lining of your intestine as a result of abnormal immune action. It is characterised by diarrhoea, abdominal pain, etc.

Q: Can I take Drotin DS on an empty stomach?

A: You can take Drotin DS empty stomach or with food. But if you have any stomach issues then, it would be best to take it with food. Taking it along with food will prevent gastric irritation.

Q: What is the side effect of Drotin DS?

A: You may rarely experience nausea, constipation, headache, dizziness or rash after taking this medicine. However, it is not important that everyone experience the same.

Q: Is Drotin DS a steroid?

A: No, Drotin DS is not a steroid, it is an antispasmodic medicine.

Q: Is Drotin DS an antibiotic?

A: No, Drotin DS tablet is not an antibiotic.

Q: Does Drotin DS help reduce pain during periods?

A: Yes, Drotin DS help reduce pain during periods. Use this medicine only if prescribed by your doctor and avoid self-medication.

Q: Is Drotin DS safe to use during pregnancy or after delivery?

A: Drotin DS (drotaverine 80 mg) is generally avoided in pregnancy, especially in the first and third trimesters, because its safety for the fetus is not well established; it should be taken only if your doctor specifically advises it. It is also not routinely recommended after a C-section, as other safer pain-relief options are usually preferred. Always consult your physician before using it during pregnancy or after delivery.

Q: Can Drotin DS be used for menstrual cramps, and what is the correct dosage?

A: Drotin DS (drotaverine 80 mg) can be used for menstrual cramps as it relaxes the uterine muscles and eases spasm-related pain. Adults usually take one tablet when the pain starts, and it can be repeated after a few hours if needed, but you should not exceed the dose prescribed by your doctor. If cramps are severe or frequent, consult your doctor for proper evaluation and long-term management.

Q: What conditions can Drotin DS be used for, and is it safe for diabetes or stomach issues?

A: Drotin DS is an antispasmodic used to relieve muscle spasms in the abdomen so that it may help with pain from kidney stones, gallstones, and post-IVF cramping, but it does not treat vomiting, diarrhea, or loose motion; these need separate treatment. It is generally safe for people with diabetes, but they should still follow medical advice. Drotin DS can reduce pain caused by kidney stones, but won’t remove the stone. Always consult your doctor if symptoms are severe, persistent, or unclear.

Q: How many times can I take Drotin DS in a day?

A: Drotin DS is usually taken 2 to 3 times daily, depending on the severity of pain and your physician’s advice. Do not exceed the recommended dose, and always follow your doctor’s instructions for safe use.

Q: What is the difference between Drotin DS and Meftal Spas based on their ingredients?

A: Drotin DS contains drotaverine, which relaxes smooth muscles and helps relieve spasms in the abdomen, uterus, or urinary tract. Meftal Spas contains dicyclomine and mefenamic acid. Dicyclomine reduces muscle spasms, while mefenamic acid helps reduce pain and inflammation. So, Drotin DS mainly works by relaxing muscles, while Meftal Spas provides both spasm relief and pain-relieving anti-inflammatory action.

Q: What is the difference between Drotin DS and Hyocimax?

A: Drotin DS contains drotaverine, which relaxes smooth muscles to relieve spasms in the abdomen, uterus, gallbladder, or urinary tract. Hyocimax contains hyoscine butylbromide, which reduces gut and pelvic muscle cramps by blocking specific nerve signals. Both relieve cramps, but Drotin DS primarily relaxes muscles directly, whereas Hyocimax calms the nerve pathways that cause spasms.

Q: What is the difference between Drotin DS and Cyclopam?

A: Drotin DS contains drotaverine, a direct smooth-muscle relaxant that helps reduce spasms in the stomach, uterus, gallbladder, and urinary tract. Cyclopam contains dicyclomine (antispasmodic) and paracetamol (pain-reliever). So, Cyclopam not only relieves cramps but also reduces pain, while Drotin DS primarily works by relaxing tight muscles without a painkiller component.

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Product Details

Brand

DROTIN

Country of Origin

India

Expiry Date

30/03/2027

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