Dot M 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet

Dot M 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet is used to treat twitches or spasm of the smooth muscles, usually in the stomach that causes abdominal pain. It is also helpful in irritable bowel syndrome, menstrual pain and cervical spasm.

Dot M 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet is a combination medicine containing Dotraverin and Mefenamic acid. It is primarily used for chest pain, abdominal pain, gallstones pain in the kidneys, pain in renal colic and other conditions.

The possible side-effects that may occur on using this medicine are nausea, vomiting, fainting, dry mouth, sleep disorders, constipation, flushing, allergic dermatitis, swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet, falling of blood pressure and change in pulse rate.

Dot M 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with:

• Severe heart
• Liver
• kidney disease.

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from a genetic disorder of the skin and blood. People who have allergic reactions, are pregnant or are breastfeeding are also advised to avoid taking this medicine.

This medicine may interact with a few other drugs like atropine, diclofenac, levodopa and diazepam. Inform your doctor about taking any other medications, before starting the course of this medicine.

• Smooth Muscle Spasm

• Pain Relief

• Allergy

• Severe Liver/Kidney Damage

• Heart Failure

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Dry Mouth

• Change In Pulse Rate

• Allergic Skin Reaction

• Swelling Of Face, Lips, Eyelids, Tongue, Hands And Feet

• Fall In Blood Pressure

• Vertigo

• Headache

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of time for which this medicine remains effective is not established clinically.

• What is the onset of action?

  The amount of time taken for this medicine to show its effect is not established clinically.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for use by pregnant women unless necessary and the benefits outweigh the risks.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for use if you are breastfeeding as the risks of adverse effects on the infant are significantly high.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  It is unknown whether it is safe or not to take Dot M 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet along with alcohol.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Dot M 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet may cause side effects which affects the alertness of the patient taking it. It can even cause vertigo.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Limited information is available on Dot M 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet use in patients with kidney disease.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Limited information is available on Dot M 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet use in patients with liver disease.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Dot M 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Tavera M Tablet

  Leeford Healthcare Ltd

• Spasend M 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet

  Seagull Labs (I) Pvt Ltd

• Drofem 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet

  FDC Ltd

• Spastab 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet

  Genecia Healthcare

• Dotafac M Tablet

  Wanbury Ltd

• Drovotas M 80mg/250mg Tablet

  Tas Med India Pvt Ltd

• Tarpho M Tablet

  Endocard India Pvt Ltd

• Doverin M 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Dorafit M Capsule

  Wecare Formulations Pvt Ltd

• Drotin-M Tablet

  Walter Bushnell

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose can be skipped.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of an overdose, doctor should be consulted immediately. The overdose symptoms are restlessness, confusion and dizziness. As per the severity of the symptoms, the supportive measures like gastric lavage are initiated.

This drug works by inhibiting the phosphodiesterase-IV enzymes and helping in restoring the balance of cyclic AMP and calcium ions at the site of spasm in smooth muscles. It also blocks the action of Cyclo-oxygenase (COX) which is involved in the production of Prostaglandins. Your body produces prostaglandins as a retort to certain diseases and injury. It works by preventing the production of prostaglandins and thereby reduces pain and inflammation.

• Ques : What is Dot M 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet?

  Ans : This drug performs its action by obstructing the pain caused by irritable bowel syndrome.

• Ques : What are the uses of Dot M 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet?

  Ans : This drug is used for the treatment and prevention of conditions and symptoms of diseases like muscle twitches and cervical spasms.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Dot M 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet?

  Ans : This drug should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.

• Ques : Should I use Dot M 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is advised to be consumed orally. The salts involved in this medication, work properly on an empty stomach.

• Ques : Is there any food or drink I need to avoid?

  Ans : The diet should be normal, there is nothing as such to avoid.