Drotin M Tablet

Uses

Drotaverine is generally used in treatment of abdominal pain and menstrual pain It relieves pain due to smooth muscle spasm like menstrual pain, pain due to kidney stone, pain due to biliary stone and gastro-intestinal colicky pain.
Mefenamic Acid is generally used in treatment for pain relief. It relieves pain in conditions like period pain, headache, muscle pain, joint pain or dental pain.

Side Effects

• Diarrhoea
• Dryness in mouth
• Heartburn
• Indigestion
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Vertigo
• Vomiting

How to use

Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Drotaverine, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Drotaverine is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Mefenamic Acid, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Mefenamic Acid is to be taken with food.

How it works

Drotaverine is an anti-spasmodic medicine which relieves contractions (spasms) associated with smooth muscles in the abdomen.
Mefenamic Acid belongs to the category of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain, fever, inflamation(swelling & redness) to make the condition better .

Faqs

Q. What is Drotaverine used for/ What does Drotaverine treat?
Drotaverine is used to treat spasm of smooth muscles in organs such as stomach and heart. Drotaverine is mainly used to relieve painful spasms associated with chronic gastroduodenitis (inflammation of the stomach and the duodenum of the small intestine), gastric and duodenal ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome (disorder of the intestines that leads to cramps in the abdomen) and many more conditions of the stomach and intestine that are associated with painful spasm. It may also be used to relieve pain during menstruation (dysmenorrhea).

Q. Is Mefenamic Acid an antibiotic/ contain codeine?
Mefenamic Acid does not contain codeine and not an antibiotic. It is a non-steroidal & anti-inflammatory drug used to treat pain and fever.

Q. Is Mefenamic Acid a painkiller?
Mefenamic Acid is a mild to moderate pain reliever medicine.

Q. Is Mefenamic Acid safe?
Mefenamic Acid is safe to use if so it is used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as per the advice of the doctor.

Q. Is Mefenamic Acid good for toothache/ for back pain/ headache?
Mefenamic Acid is a painkiller and can be used to treat a headache, back pain, and dental pain.

Q. Does Mefenamic Acid stop periods/ stop bleeding?
Mefenamic Acid is used for relieving pain that happens before or during a menstrual period. It does not stop periods or bleeding. Always consult your doctor regarding its use

Q. Can I take Mefenamic Acid with naproxen/ paracetamol/ ibuprofen/ metronidazole/ withtramadol/ with tranexamic acid/ with sertraline/ amoxicillin?
There are high chances that Mefenamic Acid may interact with the above-said medications. It is always recommended to consult your doctor before taking any medications along with Mefenamic Acid.

Q. Does Mefenamic Acid make you drowsy?
Drowsiness with Mefenamic Acid is a very rare side effect. Do consult your doctor if you notice such side effects.

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