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Drotamag is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Drotamag depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Drotamag is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Drotamag safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Drotamag. If you are pregnant, do not take Drotamag without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Drotamag safe during breastfeeding?
Drotamag may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Drotamag on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Drotamag on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Drotamag on the Liver?
Drotamag has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Drotamag on the Heart?
Drotamag may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Drotamag should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Drotamag unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Drotamag habit forming or addictive?
Drotamag does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Drotamag since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Drotamag should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Drotamag for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Drotamag
Taking Drotamag with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Drotamag
Taking Drotamag with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Drotamag can be taken with aspirin. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to use Drotamag along with aspirin if taken as recommended. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Drotamag can be taken with diclofenac. No drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
No, Drotamag is not a pain-killer (NSAID). It is used as an anti-spasmodic agent but it also has analgesic (pain-killer) properties.
Drotamag is a brand name of drotaverine and it comes in the form of a tablet, injection, and oral suspension. It is a spasmolytic agent that has anti-spasmodic and analgesic (pain-killer) properties. It is a prescription drug that is used to provide relief from abdominal spasm, cramps, and menstrual pain. It is used in the treatment of functional bowel disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It also used to accelerate labor because it enhances cervical dilation.
Yes, Drotamag is helpful in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It is used in the treatment of functional bowel disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 118
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ponstel® (Mefenamic Acid)