Drotaverine + Paracetamol: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Drotaverine + Paracetamol Benefits & Uses

Drotaverine + Paracetamol is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Abdominal Pain
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Headache
Pain

Other Benefits

Drotaverine + Paracetamol 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

Drotaverine + Paracetamol Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Drotaverine + Paracetamol is used -

Severe

Decreased blood pressure
Liver Damage
Steven-johnsons syndrome
Anaphylactic reaction
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Edema

Moderate

Tachycardia
Vertigo
Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)
Erythema

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Dizziness
Allergic reaction
Rash
Diarrhoea
Injection Site Allergic Reaction

Drotaverine + Paracetamol Related Warnings

Is the use of Drotaverine + Paracetamol safe for pregnant women?

Drotaverine + Paracetamol is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Drotaverine + Paracetamol safe during breastfeeding?

Drotaverine + Paracetamol is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Drotaverine + Paracetamol on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Drotaverine + Paracetamol on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Drotaverine + Paracetamol on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Drotaverine + Paracetamol. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Drotaverine + Paracetamol on the Heart?

Side effects of Drotaverine + Paracetamol rarely affect the heart.

Severe Interaction of Drotaverine + Paracetamol with Other Drugs

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

Life Threatening

Oxyphenbutazone

Metamizole

Severe

Moderate

Atropine

Diclofenac

Diazepam

Nintedanib

Captopril

Amiloride

Phenytoin

Aspirin

Busulfan

Cholestyramine

Ethinyl Estradiol

Rifampicin

Mild

Carbamazepine

Drotaverine + Paracetamol Contraindications

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

Drug Allergies
Porphyria
Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Shock
Liver Disease
Drug Allergies
Alcoholism
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Neutropenia

Frequently asked Questions about Drotaverine + Paracetamol

Is this Drotaverine + Paracetamol habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Drotaverine + Paracetamol has not been reported.

Drotaverine + Paracetamol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Drotaverine + Paracetamol

There is no information on the effects of taking Drotaverine + Paracetamol with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Drotaverine + Paracetamol

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Drotaverine + Paracetamol as it can have severe side effects.

Frequently asked Questions about Drotaverine + Paracetamol

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Drotaverine + Paracetamol on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

No, Drotaverine + Paracetamol should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Drotaverine + Paracetamol for abdominal cramps?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Drotaverine + Paracetamol can be taken to provide relief from abdominal spasm, cramps, and pain. It works by relaxing the smooth muscles present in the gastrointestinal tract through the inhibition of an enzyme (phosphodiesterase-IV) which provides relief to the patients from the abdominal (stomach) pain, spasm, and cramps.

Question about 4 years ago

Is Drotaverine + Paracetamol a pain-killer?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

No, Drotaverine + Paracetamol 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

How long can I safely take Drotaverine + Paracetamol?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Take Drotaverine + Paracetamol as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid unpleasant side effects.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Drotaverine + Paracetamol in kidney stones pain?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Drotaverine + Paracetamol can be taken in kidney stones pain which is also known as colic pain (severe abdominal pain due to spasm). Drotaverine + Paracetamol works in colic pain by relieving the spasm that provides relief to the patient.