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Drotaverine - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

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Drotaverine Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Drotaverine-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.

Explore Drotaverine brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.

Generic Name : Drotaverine
ICD Code : Y55.1 Therapeutic Classification : Antispasmodics

Brand Names or Trade Names of Drotaverine

India :

International :


Dot, Dotarin, Dover, Drovin, Endospazminas, Espa, Span, Spasmol, Taverin, Bezpa, Deolin, Desparin, Doverine, Dro Spaz, Drotaverina Hidrohlorids, Drotaverine Chinoin, Drotaverine Grindeks, Drotaverini Hydrochloridum, Galospa, Nosh-Arpi, No-Spa Forte, No-Spa, Pyme No-Spain, Spablock, Spacovin, Sparax, Sparta, Spasmocalm, Spazgan, Spazoverin, Taverin, Toverine

Why is Drotaverine Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an antispasmodic, prescribed for pain and dysfunction caused by smooth muscle spasm.

When should Drotaverine not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with severe heart, liver, and kidney disease.

What is the dosage of Drotaverine?

Adult: PO- The recommended dose is 40-80 mg 3 times/day.

How should Drotaverine be taken?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Drotaverine?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with heart/liver/kidney disease, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

What are the side effects of Drotaverine?

Fainting, nausea, vomiting and dry mouth.

What are the other precautions for Drotaverine?

Take full course of treatment.

What are the storage conditions for Drotaverine?

Store it at room temperature.

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