Ditim MF 80/250mg Tablet 10'S

Muscle Spasm (224)Rx required

Key Information

Generic Name

Generic Name Drotaverine 80 mg+Mefenamic Acid 250 mg

Manufacturer

Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Variant

10 Tablet(s) in a Strip

Country of Origin

India

Detailed Information

Introduction

DITIM MF 80/250MG TABLET is a combination of Drotaverine and Mefenamic acid which belongs to the group of medicines called Anti-spasmodic agents and Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is used to manage pain in the stomach, intestine, urinary tract and pain due to irritable bowel syndrome, pain due to gall stones or kidney stones or liver and kidney disease, pain after surgery or child birth, painful periods (dysmenorrhea), heavy bleeding during periods (menorrhagia). It is also used for fever, muscle pain, inflammation, and migraine headache. DITIM MF 80/250MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney, liver or heart diseases and asthma. Contact your doctor before taking. DITIM MF 80/250MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnancy. Contact your doctor before taking. DITIM MF 80/250MG TABLET is not recommended for use in breast feeding women as it may pass through the breast milk. Contact your doctor before taking. DITIM MF 80/250MG TABLET should be used with caution in children. Contact your doctor before taking. DITIM MF 80/250MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients aged 65 years or above. Contact your doctor before taking. The most common

Uses

OF DITIM MF 80/250MG TABLETUsed to manage: muscle pain migraine headache functional bowel disorders fever heavy bleeding during periods abdominal pain pain after surgery pain in renal colic pain during periods

How It Works

DITIM MF 80/250MG TABLET is a combination of two medicines, Drotaverine and Mefenamic acid, which relieves abdominal pain and cramps. Drotaverine relieves contractions (spasms) associated with smooth muscles in the abdomen. Mefenamic acid works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause abdominal pain and inflammation (swelling).

Directions for Use

Take DITIM MF 80/250MG TABLET as advised by your physician. For Tablet: Swallow DITIM MF 80/250MG TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. For Dispersible Tablet: Disperse DITIM MF 80/250MG TABLET in the specified quantity of water as mentioned in the label. Consume the mixture immediately after reconstitution. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Continue to take DITIM MF 80/250MG TABLET for the stipulated duration prescribed by your doctor to achieve better results.

Side Effects

this medicine are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, constipation, dry mouth, lack of appetite, feeling thirsty and heartburn, dizziness and sleepiness. Contact your doctor if any of the above symptoms worsen. USES OF DITIM MF 80/250MG TABLETUsed to manage: muscle pain migraine headache functional bowel disorders fever heavy bleeding during periods abdominal pain pain after surgery pain in renal colic pain during periods HOW DITIM MF 80/250MG TABLET WORKSDITIM MF 80/250MG TABLET is a combination of two medicines, Drotaverine and Mefenamic acid, which relieves abdominal pain and cramps. Drotaverine relieves contractions (spasms) associated with smooth muscles in the abdomen. Mefenamic acid works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause abdominal pain and inflammation (swelling). DIRECTIONS FOR USETake DITIM MF 80/250MG TABLET as advised by your physician. For Tablet: Swallow DITIM MF 80/250MG TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. For Dispersible Tablet: Disperse DITIM MF 80/250MG TABLET in the specified quantity of water as mentioned in the label. Consume the mixture immediately after reconstitution. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Continue to take DITIM MF 80/250MG TABLET for the stipulated duration prescribed by your doctor to achieve better results. SIDE EFFECTS OF DITIM MF 80/250MG TABLETCOMMON nausea vomiting diarrhea stomach pain heartburn constipation dry mouth feeling thirsty rashes and itching sweating hypotension headache tachycardia dizziness sleep disorders flushing allergic dermatitis RAREStop taking DITIM MF 80/250MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: appearance of blood clots in the body allergic reactions such as swelling of face and lips causing difficulty in breathing skin discolouration on the face or neck

Warnings & Precautions

& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYDITIM MF 80/250MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Contact your doctor before taking. BREASTFEEDINGDITIM MF 80/250MG TABLET is generally not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it may pass through the breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizziness or sleepiness after taking [GBNEYWORD]. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking DITIM MF 80/250MG TABLET as it increases the risk of stomach bleeding. KIDNEYDITIM MF 80/250MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney disease. Contact your doctor before taking. LIVERDITIM MF 80/250MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver disease. Contact your doctor before taking. ALLERGYDo not take DITIM MF 80/250MG TABLET if you are allergic to Drotaverine, Mefenamic acid or to any other ingredients of this medicine. LUNGSDITIM MF 80/250MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with lung diseases such as asthma. Contact your doctor before taking. HEART DISEASEDITIM MF 80/250MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe heart diseases. Contact your doctor before taking. OTHERSDITIM MF 80/250MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you have: peptic ulcers porphyria active bleeding disorders to undergo surgery bedridden for a long time or immobility depression diabetes Use in geriatrics: DITIM MF 80/250MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years or above). Contact your doctor before taking.

Drug Interactions

SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking DITIM MF 80/250MG TABLET inform your doctor if you are taking the following medicines: analgesics (medicines used for pain Ex. diclofenac, celecoxib) medicines used to manage diabetes mellitus (Ex. glipizide, glibenclamide) atropine (medicine used to manage bradycardia and used during eye examination) alprazolam, clobazam, diazepam (medicines used to manage seizures, anxiety and insomnia) medicine used to manage high blood pressure (Ex. captopril) cyclosporine (medicines acting on the immune system) medicine used to manage Parkinson’s disease (Ex. levodopa) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally took too much of this medicine, consult your doctor immediately. Symptoms of overdose are nausea, vomiting, severe stomach pain, tiredness, coffee ground-like vomit, dark stool, ringing in the ears, change in amount of urine, unusually fast or slow heartbeat, muscle weakness, difficulty in breathing, confusion and severe headache. SYNOPSIS Drug : Drotaverine, Mefenamic acid Pharmacological Category : Phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitors, NSAIDs Therapeutic Indication : Manages Pain Dosage Forms : Tablet, Capsule MORE INFORMATION Keep out of reach of children Store DITIM MF 80/250MG TABLET below 25°C

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Last Updated

14 Oct 2022

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