Drotamag: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Drotamag Benefits & Uses

Drotamag is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Abdominal Pain
Pain
Period problems
Periods pain
Abdominal Cramps

Other Benefits

Colic
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Joint Pain
Muscle Pain (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Neck Pain (Read More - Home remedies for neck pain)
Leg Pain (Read More - Home remedies for leg pain and weakness)
Body Pain (Read More - Home Remedies for Body Pain)
Stomach Pain (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)

Drotamag Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Abdominal Pain Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 80 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Abdominal Pain Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 80 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Abdominal Pain Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 80 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Abdominal Pain Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Drotamag Related Warnings

Is the use of Drotamag safe for pregnant women?

Drotamag should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Moderate
Is the use of Drotamag safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Drotamag. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Drotamag on the Kidneys?

Drotamag rarely harms the kidneys.

Moderate
What is the effect of Drotamag on the Liver?

Drotamag is rarely harmful for the liver.

Moderate
What is the effect of Drotamag on the Heart?

Side effects of Drotamag rarely affect the heart.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Drotamag with Other Drugs

Drotamag should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Benzydamine

Metamizole

Oxyphenbutazone

Severe

Levodopa

Tacrolimus

Moderate

Atropine

Diclofenac

Diazepam

Nintedanib

Captopril

Amiloride

Warfarin

Lithium

Hydrocortisone

Quinapril

Spironolactone

Drotamag Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Drotamag unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergies
Porphyria
Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Peptic Ulcer
Anemia
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Asthma

Frequently asked Questions about Drotamag

Is this Drotamag habit forming or addictive?

Drotamag does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Drotamag as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Drotamag only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Drotamag cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Drotamag Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Drotamag

It is safe to take Drotamag with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Drotamag

Taking alcohol with Drotamag can be dangerous.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Drotamag

Question about 4 years ago

Can I take Drotamag with aspirin?

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.

Question about 4 years ago

Can I take Drotamag with diclofenac?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question about 4 years ago

Is Drotamag a pain-killer?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

No, Drotamag is not a pain-killer (NSAID). It is used as an anti-spasmodic agent but it also has analgesic (pain-killer) properties.

Question about 5 years ago

What is Drotamag?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

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.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Drotamag helpful in IBS?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

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).