DVN Forte Tablet 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Drotaverine 80 mg+Paracetamol 500 mg
Manufacturer
Overseas Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
DVN FORTE TABLET is a combination of Drotaverine and Paracetamol which belongs to the group of medicines called Anti-spasmodic agents and Analgesics & Antipyretics respectively. It is used to manage and relieve pain due to irritable bowel syndrome, menstrual cramps, cervical spasm during labour, headache, chest pain, gallstones pain and pain in renal colic. This medicine also manages spasm or twitches of the smooth muscles in the stomach and heart. DVN FORTE TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver or kidney disease and heart disease. Contact your doctor before taking. Before taking DVN FORTE TABLET inform your doctor if you have lung, liver or kidney disease or heart disease. Contact your doctor before taking. DVN FORTE TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Contact your doctor before taking. DVN FORTE TABLET is not recommended for use in children under 10 years of age. Contact your doctor before taking. DVN FORTE TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients aged 65 years or above. Contact your doctor before taking. The most common
Uses
OF DVN FORTE TABLETIt is used to manage and relieve pain due to: irritable bowel syndrome menstrual periods cervical spasm during labour headache chest pain gallstones and renal colic It also manages spasm or twitches of the smooth muscles in the stomach and heart.
How It Works
DVN FORTE TABLET helps to manage pain, where Drotaverine works by inhibiting phosphodiesterase 4 (an enzyme responsible for the degradation of cyclic adenosine monophosphate CAMP), inhibition of PDE4 leads to elevated levels of CAMP and reduced calcium uptake by the cells, leading to smooth muscle relaxation. Paracetamol relieves pain by reducing the production of prostaglandins in the brain and spinal cord. Prostaglandins are produced by the body in response to injury and certain diseases.
Directions for Use
Take DVN FORTE TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow this medicine as whole with a glass of water and do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the right dose depends on your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
this medicine are dry mouth, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, fluctuating pulse rate, headache and skin reactions. Contact your doctor if any of the side effects worsen. USES OF DVN FORTE TABLETIt is used to manage and relieve pain due to: irritable bowel syndrome menstrual periods cervical spasm during labour headache chest pain gallstones and renal colic It also manages spasm or twitches of the smooth muscles in the stomach and heart. HOW DVN FORTE TABLET WORKSDVN FORTE TABLET helps to manage pain, where Drotaverine works by inhibiting phosphodiesterase 4 (an enzyme responsible for the degradation of cyclic adenosine monophosphate CAMP), inhibition of PDE4 leads to elevated levels of CAMP and reduced calcium uptake by the cells, leading to smooth muscle relaxation. Paracetamol relieves pain by reducing the production of prostaglandins in the brain and spinal cord. Prostaglandins are produced by the body in response to injury and certain diseases. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake DVN FORTE TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow this medicine as whole with a glass of water and do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the right dose depends on your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF DVN FORTE TABLETCOMMON dry mouth dizziness nausea and vomiting fluctuating pulse rate headache skin reactions RARE blood platelet disorders abnormal formation of blood cell in bone marrow depression confusion hallucinations tremor headache disturbed vision oedema pain in abdomen, bleeding from stomach or intestines diarrhoea dizziness fever, sedation Stop taking DVN FORTE TABLET and contact your physician immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: severe allergic reactions such as rash, itching, sweating, hives, red patches on skin, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat causing difficulty in breathing liver disease such as jaundice (yellowish discolouration of the skin and whites of eyes), hepatic necrosis or liver failure
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYUse with CautionDVN FORTE TABLET should be used with caution in pregnancy. Contact your doctor before taking. BREASTFEEDINGUse with CautionDVN FORTE TABLET should be used with caution in breastfeeding. Contact your doctor before taking it. ALCOHOLConsult your doctorAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking DVN FORTE TABLET as it increases the risk of liver damage. KIDNEYContraindicatedDVN FORTE TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney disease. Contact your doctor before taking. LIVERConsult your doctorDVN FORTE TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver disease and should be used with caution in liver disease (including Gilbert’s syndrome or hepatitis). Contact your doctor before taking. ALLERGYContraindicatedDo not take DVN FORTE TABLET if you are allergic to Drotaverine, Paracetamol or to other ingredients of this medicine. LUNGSUse with CautionDVN FORTE TABLET should be used with caution in patients with lung diseases such as asthma. Contact your doctor before taking. HEART DISEASEContraindicatedDVN FORTE TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe heart diseases. Contact your doctor before taking. USE IN PEDIATRICSConsult your doctorYour doctor will prescribe the right dose depends on your child’s age, body weight and disease condition. Contact your doctor before taking DVN FORTE TABLET. USE IN GERIATRICSUse with CautionDVN FORTE TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years or above). Contact your doctor before taking. OTHERSDVN FORTE TABLET is not recommended for use if you have: porphyria Before taking DVN FORTE TABLET, inform your doctor if you: are dehydrated have impaired nutritional state have haemolytic anaemia have deficiency of glucose- 6-phosphatedehydrogenase have serious infection have metabolic acidosis
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Inform your physician, if you are taking: chloramphenicol (medicines used to manage infections) metoclopramide or domperidone (medicines used to manage nausea and vomiting) cholestyramine (medicines used to lower high cholesterol levels) probenecid (medicines used to manage gout) warfarin (medicines used to manage blood clots) salicylamide (medicines used to manage fever and pain) lamotrigine, phenytoin (medicines used to manage epilepsy) barbiturates or carbamazepine (medicines used to manage mental disorders and epilepsy) rifampicin, isoniazid (medicines used to manage bacterial infections like tuberculosis) St John’s wort (herbal medicine used for depression) imatinib (medicine used to manage leukaemia and some stomach tumours) levodopa (medicines used to manage Parkinson’s disease) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally took too much of this medicine, consult your doctor immediately. Symptoms of overdose are nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, paleness and abdominal pain or liver damage. SYNOPSIS Drug : Drotaverine, Paracetamol Pharmacological Category : Phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitors, Analgesics Therapeutic Indication : Pain Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep out of reach of children Store DVN FORTE TABLET below 25°C
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions and answers about DVN Forte Tablet 10'S.
For what conditions DVN FORTE TABLET is used?
DVN FORTE TABLET is used to manage and relieve pain due to irritable bowel syndrome, menstrual cramps, cervical spasm during labour, headache, chest pain, gallstones pain and pain in renal colic. This medicine also manages spasm or twitches of the smooth muscles in the stomach and heart.
What are the side effects of taking DVN FORTE TABLET?
The most common side effects of this medicine are nausea, vomiting, dry mouth and vertigo. Contact your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen.
How DVN FORTE TABLET works?
DVN FORTE TABLET helps to manage pain, where Drotaverine works by inhibiting phosphodiesterase 4 (an enzyme responsible for the degradation of cyclic adenosine monophosphate CAMP), inhibition of PDE4 leads to elevated levels of CAMP and reduced calcium uptake by the cells, leading to smooth muscle relaxation. Paracetamol relieves pain by reducing the production of prostaglandins in the brain and spinal cord. Prostaglandins are produced by the body in response to injury and certain diseases.
Can I drink alcohol while using DVN FORTE TABLET?
No. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking DVN FORTE TABLET as it increases the risk of liver injury.
Can I use DVN FORTE TABLET in children?
Your doctor will prescribe the right dose depends on your child’s age, body weight and disease condition. Contact your doctor before taking DVN FORTE TABLET.
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