Averine R 40mg/150mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Averine R 40mg/150mg Tablet is used in the treatment of acidity-related abdominal pain. It works effectively to reduce abdominal pain, bloating, discomfort and cramps by relaxing the muscles of the stomach and gut. It also neutralizes excessive acid in the stomach and relieves indigestion or heartburn.
Averine R 40mg/150mg Tablet is taken without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are diarrhea, constipation, dryness in the mouth, feeling thirsty, fatigue, and headache. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your dizziness.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Averine R 40mg/150mg Tablet is taken without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are diarrhea, constipation, dryness in the mouth, feeling thirsty, fatigue, and headache. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your dizziness.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Uses of Averine R Tablet
Benefits of Averine R Tablet
In Abdominal pain
Averine R 40mg/150mg Tablet effectively relieves sudden muscle spasms or contractions in the stomach and intestine (gut), thereby relaxing the muscles and improving movement of food. This helps to treat abdominal pain (or stomach pain) as well as cramps, bloating and discomfort. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Side effects of Averine R Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Averine R
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Dryness in mouth
- Feeling thirsty
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Headache
How to use Averine R Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Averine R 40mg/150mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Averine R Tablet works
Averine R 40mg/150mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: drotaverine and ranitidine which relieves abdominal pain. Drotaverine is an anti-spasmodic medicine. It relieves spasms associated with smooth muscles. Ranitidine is an H2 blocker (type of antacid). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps relieve acid-related indigestion and heartburn.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Averine R 40mg/150mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Averine R 40mg/150mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Averine R 40mg/150mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Averine R 40mg/150mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Averine R 40mg/150mg Tablet may cause vertigo.
As Averine R 40mg/150mg Tablet may cause vertigo.
Kidney
CAUTION
Averine R 40mg/150mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Averine R 40mg/150mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Averine R 40mg/150mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Averine R 40mg/150mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Averine R Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Averine R 40mg/150mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Averine R 40mg/150mg Tablet
₹4.12/Tablet
Ranispas DV 40mg/150mg Tablet
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₹3.91/tablet
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Quick tips
- You will be prescribed Averine R 40mg/150mg Tablet to get relief from abdominal pain due to acidity.
- Avoid taking soft drinks, citrus fruits like orange and lemon, which can irritate the stomach and increase acid secretion.
- Drink 6 to 8 full glasses of water daily to help prevent constipation while you are taking this medicine. Do not use a stool softener (laxative) without first asking your doctor.
- Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking Averine R 40mg/150mg Tablet.
- Incorporate the folowing lifestyle changes in order to prevent acidity:
- Make sure you eat regular meals and drink plenty of water.
- Avoid spicy and fatty fried food.
- Lose weight if you are obese.
- If you are a smoker, consider giving up.
- Don't drink too much alcohol.
- Do not go to bed immediately after taking a meal. Sit in a relaxed position for some time for better digestion.
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No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
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- PubChem. Drotaverine. [Accessed 15 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- MedIndia. Drotaverine - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions. [Accessed 15 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Address: B-4-5, LAXMI TOWERS, LSC, C-BLOCK, SARASWATI VIHAR DELHI DL 110034 IN
Country of origin: India
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