Drofem 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet

This medication is composed of Drotaverine and Mefenamic acid. It effectively treats twitches or spasm of the smooth muscles generally found in the stomach and heart. The drug also treats pain triggered due to irritable bowel syndrome, headache, menstrual periods and cervical spasm during labor.

The tablet is not recommended in patients with severe heart, liver, and kidney disease. 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.

• Painful Menstruation

• Stomach Pain

• Joint Pain

• Bloating

• Menorrhagia

• Fever

• Inflammation

• Migraine

• Headache

• Muscle Pain

• Allergy

• Severe Liver/Kidney Damage

• Heart Failure

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Dry Mouth

• Change In Pulse Rate

• Dizziness

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

• Fall In Blood Pressure

• 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. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

• 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. Consult your doctor and discuss the risks associated with the use of this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Drofem 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

• 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

• Namspas Dr Tablet

  Psychotropics India Ltd

• 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 drug 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. This medicine also works by inhibiting the phosphodiesterase-IV enzymes and helping in restoring the balance of cyclic AMP and calcium ions at the site of spasm at smooth muscles.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

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  This medication interacts with benzodiazepines, captopril, ciclosporin, levodopa and lithium.

• Ques : What is Drofem 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet?

  Ans : Drofem tablet is a medication which has Drotaverine and Mefenamic Acid as active elements present in it.

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

  Ans : Drofem 80 Mg/250 Mg is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Pain during periods, Pain in renal colic, Functional bowel disorders, Pain in stomach, Joint pain, Analgesic, Bloating, etc.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Drofem 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet?

  Ans : Diarrhea, Constipation, Sweating, Sleep disorders, Flushing, Allergic dermatitis, Dizziness, Headache, Irregular heart rhythm, Hypotension, Hot flash, Arterial hypotension, Skin allergic reactions, etc are possible side-effects.

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

  Ans : Drofem should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

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

  Ans : Taking this medication with the food will be much beneficial than using it on an empty stomach, as the mechanism of the medication requires nutrients to carry out the reaction.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Drofem 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : This medication will take around 2 hours to 1 week of a time range to improve patients condition.

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

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

• Ques : Will Drofem 80 Mg/250 Mg Tablet be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : There is no need to take this medication more than its recommended doses.