Drotin M Strip Of 10 Tablets
Drotin M Strip Of 10 Tablets Description
Drotin-M tablet is used to provide relief from muscle spasms and pain associated with various conditions. It is a combination medicine containing drotaverine and mefenamic acid as active ingredients.
This medicine works by the combined action of both ingredients. Drotaverine is an antispasmodic medicine that helps in relieving spasms, and mefenamic acid has an anti-inflammatory action that helps to relieve pain. You should not take this medicine if you recently had a heart attack, bypass surgery of the heart or if you have or had an ulcer in the stomach or intestine. Take this medicine as advised by your doctor for the prescribed dose and duration. It is recommended to take this medicine at the same time every day for optimum benefits. You should take Drotin-M tablet with meals to reduce stomach upset. Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or are breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹215.45 |
You Save | ₹18.74 (8% on MRP) |
Contains | Drotaverine(80.0 Mg) + Mefenamic Acid(250.0 Mg) |
Uses | Pain and spasm |
Side effects | Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dryness |
Therapy | ANTI-SPASMODICS |
Precautions and Warnings of Drotin M Strip Of 10 Tablets
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You are an elderly person.
- You have a history of any kind of respiratory disorder 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 Drotin-M.
- You are a woman trying to conceive or taking any fertility treatment.
Uses of Drotin M Strip Of 10 Tablets
- Drotin-M tablet is used for the treatment of menstrual cramps, stomach pain, and muscle spasms.
- It may also be used in the treatment of pain due to bowel disorders, after surgery, and due to kidney stones.
Contraindications of Drotin M Strip Of 10 Tablets
- If you are allergic to mefenamic acid, drotaverine, or any of the ingredients of Drotin-M tablet.
- 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.
- If you had a heart attack recently, or are 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 Drotin M Strip Of 10 Tablets
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Itching
- Rashes
Mode of Action of Drotin M Strip Of 10 Tablets
How Does It Work?
- Drotin-M tablet contains a combination of drotaverine and mefenamic acid as active ingredients.
- Drotaverine acts by inhibiting an enzyme that reduces calcium uptake by the cells, thereby correcting the calcium levels in the body. This reduces the spasms in the smooth muscles.
- Mefenamic acid acts by interfering with the production of a chemical called prostaglandins, which is responsible for the inflammation, swelling, and sensation of pain.
Directions for Use of Drotin M Strip Of 10 Tablets
- Drotin-M tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
- Swallow it whole as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
- It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
- Do not consume more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
Interactions of Drotin M Strip Of 10 Tablets
Interactions with other medicines
- Certain medicines can affect the way Drotin-M works or this medicine itself can affect the action 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.
- 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 Drotin-M tablet as there is an increased risk of bleeding.
- This medicine should not be taken along with other painkillers or analgesic medicines.
- This medicine can aggravate the blood-glucose-lowering action of anti-diabetic medicines.
- Water pills, cyclosporin, and tacrolimus if taken along with Drotin-M can increase the risk of toxicity to kidneys.
- There is an increased risk of bleeding and ulceration if Drotin-M tablet 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 Drotin M Strip Of 10 Tablets
- Store Drotin-M tablet at room temperature in a cool and dry place.
- Keep this medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
Dosage of Drotin M Strip Of 10 Tablets
Overdose
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Content Details
Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Any precautions do I need to take after taking Drotin-M tablet?
Q: Can Drotin-M be used for menstrual cramps?
Q: Can I take Drotin-M while breastfeeding?
Q: Can we take Drotin-M in an empty stomach?
Q: How long does it take for Drotin M to show its effect?
Q: How many times Drotin M can be taken in a day?
Q: What is the Drotin-M tablet used for?
Q: Is Drotin-M a painkiller medicine?
References
- Drotaverine: Uses, Interactions, Mechanism of Action | DrugBank Online [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2022 [cited 02 May 2022]
- Ponstan Capsules 250mg - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 02 May 2022]
- Drotaverine HCL-Mefenamic Acid-DROTAFIX Tablet [Internet]. Bionova.co.in. 2022 [cited 02 May 2022]
- Ponstan Capsules 250mg - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 02 May 2022]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 02 May 2022]
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