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

Drovotas Benefits & Uses

Drovotas is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Abdominal Pain

Other Benefits

Colic

Drovotas 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

Drovotas Related Warnings

Is the use of Drovotas safe for pregnant women?

Drovotas can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Drovotas right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Drovotas safe during breastfeeding?

Drovotas may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Drovotas, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Drovotas.

Moderate
What is the effect of Drovotas on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Drovotas. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Drovotas on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Drovotas. 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Drovotas on the Heart?

Drovotas can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Drovotas with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Levodopa

Moderate

Drovotas Contraindications

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

Drug Allergies
Porphyria
Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Drovotas

Is this Drovotas habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Drovotas is addictive.

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

Drovotas does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Drovotas is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, Drovotas cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Drovotas Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Drovotas

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Drovotas together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Drovotas

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Drovotas and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Drovotas

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Drovotas?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Drovotas 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 5 years ago

Can Drovotas cause headache?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

No, Drovotas does not cause a headache. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. It is not a known side effect of this drug. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, applying balms and take rest even if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Drovotas work?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Drovotas contains drotaverine which is a spasmolytic agent that has anti-spasmodic properties. It works by relaxing the smooth muscles that are present in the gastrointestinal tract through the inhibition of an enzyme (phosphodiesterase-IV). In this way Drovotas provides relief to patients from abdominal pain, spasm, and cramps.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Drovotas cause weight loss?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

No, Drovotas does not cause weight loss, weight loss has not been associated with this drug. However, if you are experiencing unusual weight loss and you are in doubt that Drovotas is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Drovotas with paracetamol?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Drovotas can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Drovotas along with paracetamol if taken as directed by a doctor.