DROTEC MF Tablet 10's
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Drotaverine 80 mg+Mefenamic Acid 250 mg
Manufacturer
Franklin Laboratories (India) Pvt Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
DROTEC MF 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. DROTEC MF TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney, liver or heart diseases and asthma. Contact your doctor before taking. DROTEC MF TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnancy. Contact your doctor before taking. DROTEC MF TABLET is not recommended for use in breast feeding women as it may pass through the breast milk. Contact your doctor before taking. DROTEC MF TABLET should be used with caution in children. Contact your doctor before taking. DROTEC MF TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients aged 65 years or above. Contact your doctor before taking. The most common
Uses
OF DROTEC MF 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
DROTEC MF 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 DROTEC MF TABLET as advised by your physician. For Tablet: Swallow DROTEC MF TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. For Dispersible Tablet: Disperse DROTEC MF 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 DROTEC MF 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 DROTEC MF 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 DROTEC MF TABLET WORKSDROTEC MF 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 DROTEC MF TABLET as advised by your physician. For Tablet: Swallow DROTEC MF TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. For Dispersible Tablet: Disperse DROTEC MF 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 DROTEC MF TABLET for the stipulated duration prescribed by your doctor to achieve better results. SIDE EFFECTS OF DROTEC MF 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 DROTEC MF 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
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYDROTEC MF TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Contact your doctor before taking. BREASTFEEDINGDROTEC MF 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 DROTEC MF TABLET as it increases the risk of stomach bleeding. KIDNEYDROTEC MF TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney disease. Contact your doctor before taking. LIVERDROTEC MF TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver disease. Contact your doctor before taking. ALLERGYDo not take DROTEC MF TABLET if you are allergic to Drotaverine, Mefenamic acid or to any other ingredients of this medicine. LUNGSDROTEC MF TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with lung diseases such as asthma. Contact your doctor before taking. HEART DISEASEDROTEC MF TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe heart diseases. Contact your doctor before taking. OTHERSDROTEC MF 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: DROTEC MF 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 DROTEC MF 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 DROTEC MF TABLET below 25°C
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Last Updated
14 Oct 2022