Drotin M Tablet
Description
Drotin-M Tablet is a combination medicine used to relieve muscle spasms and pain. It contains drotaverine (an antispasmodic) and mefenamic acid (an anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving medicine) as its key ingredients. This dual action helps in relaxing smooth muscles and reducing pain, making it effective in conditions like menstrual cramps, abdominal pain, and other muscle spasm-related discomforts.
Some other medicines with the same composition as Drotin-M Tablet include Drotikind M tablet, Drokez M tablet, Dvn Plus tablet and Tavera M tablet. Before starting Drotin-M, it is important to inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, breastfeeding, or have any pre-existing medical conditions such as kidney, liver, or heart problems. This ensures safe and effective use of the medicine.
Muscle spasms or cramps occur due to involuntary muscle contractions, which cause pain and stiffness. Drotaverine works by inhibiting an enzyme that reduces calcium uptake by muscle cells, which in turn relaxes the smooth muscles and relieves spasms. Mefenamic acid works by blocking prostaglandin synthesis, chemicals responsible for causing pain and inflammation, thereby reducing discomfort.
How to take Drotin-M Tablet: Use this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor, in the recommended dose and for the prescribed duration. Take it regularly at the same time each day for the best results. Do not skip doses or take more than advised. Swallow the tablet whole with water, and avoid abruptly stopping the medicine without consulting your doctor, as symptoms may return or worsen.
While Drotin-M Tablet provides quick and effective relief from pain and spasms, it should not be taken without medical advice, especially for long-term use. Combining it with a healthy lifestyle, proper hydration, and regular exercise may help prevent recurring muscle cramps. Always follow your doctor’s guidance to ensure maximum benefits with minimal side effects.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹128.58 |
You Save | ₹47.56 (27% on MRP) |
Contains | Drotaverine(80.0 Mg)+Mefenamic Acid(250.0 Mg) |
Uses | Menstrual cramps and stomach pain |
Side effects | Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dryness in mouth, thirsty feeling |
Therapy | ANTI-SPASMODICS |
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Uses
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to Mefenamic acid, Drotaverine or any of the ingredient of Drotin-M tablet.
- If you have a kidney or liver function problem, history of asthma or peptic ulcers.
- If you have any blood-related disorders like unusual bleeding and porphyria (related to haemoglobin function).
Side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Dry mouth
- Thirsty feeling
- Itching
- Rashes
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- 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 Drotin-M.
- Women may experience infertility. Thus, women who are trying to conceive or taking any fertility treatment should avoid consuming this medicine.
Directions for Use
Storage and disposal
- Store at room temperature in a cool and dry place.
- Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.
Quick Tips
- Take Drotin-M exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not alter the dosage or frequency without consulting them.
- To minimize stomach upset, take Drotin-M tablets after a meal or snack or with a drink of milk.
- Drink plenty of water while using Drotin-M to help prevent dehydration, especially if experiencing side effects like diarrhoea or vomiting.
- Be vigilant for adverse reactions, such as nausea, dizziness, or allergic reactions. If you experience severe or persistent side effects, seek medical advice promptly.
- Refrain from consuming alcohol while taking Drotin-M, as it can exacerbate side effects and increase the risk of complications.
- Keep Drotin-M tablets in a cool, dry place at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Ensure they're stored safely out of reach of children.
Dosage
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
- Drotin-M Tablet is a medication containing two active ingredients: drotaverine and mefenamic acid. Drotaverine helps to relieve sudden muscle spasms by relaxing the muscles in the stomach and intestine, thereby promoting the movement of food. Mefenamic Acid, on the other hand, works by blocking the release of prostaglandins, a chemical that causes pain in the body....
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Drotin-M tablet contains mefenamic acid and Drotaverine. Any interactions are seen with these two components when taken alone may occur with this combination.
- 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 as there is increased risk of bleeding.
- Drotin-M should not be taken along with other painkillers or analgesic medicines.
- Drotin-M 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 Drotin-M, can increase the risk of toxicity to kidneys.
- There is an increased risk of bleeding and ulceration if Drotin-M 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.
Content Details

Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD, CCEBDM Diabetology

Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Do I need to take any precautions after taking this medicine?
Q: Can Drotin-M be used for menstrual cramps?
Q: Is Drotin-M safe during breastfeeding?
Q: Is Drotin-M a painkiller?
Q: Does Drotin M cause sleep?
Q: Can I take Drotin M for longer durations?
Q: Can I stop taking Drotin M if I feel well?
Q: Can I take Drotin-M on an empty stomach?
Q: How long does Drotin-M take to work?
Q: What is Drotin-M tablet used for?
Q: What is the composition of Drotin-M tablet?
Q: Drotin M vs Cyclopam, what is the difference?
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