Dimef
Dimef Products are primarily used for
Pain relief
About Dimef Products
Uses of Dimef Products
Drotaverine is used for pain relief. It relieves pain due to smooth muscle spasm like menstrual pain, pain due to kidney stone, pain due to biliary stone and gastro-intestinal colicky pain.
Dimef Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Dimef are Nausea, Vomiting, Dryness in mouth, Vertigo, Constipation, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Hypotension (low blood pressure), Fast heart rate, Sweating.
How Dimef Products work
Drotaverine is an anti-spasmodic medicine which relieves contractions (spasms) associated with smooth muscles in the abdomen.
Patient Concerns about Dimef Products
Frequently asked questions about Dimef Products
Frequently asked questions about Drotaverine
Q. How much Dimef Oral Suspension should I give to my child?
Your doctor will prescribe the dose according to your child’s condition and body weight. Stick to the prescribed dosing schedule as that is the best way to ensure safe and complete recovery of your child.
Q. Can I change the dose of Dimef Oral Suspension for my child by myself according to the severity of illness?
No, it is not recommended to alter the dose of the medicine without consulting a doctor. While an unnecessary increase in dose may lead to toxicity, a sudden lowering of the dosing may cause recurrence of symptoms. So, for best results, speak to your child’s doctor if you feel a change in dose may be needed.
Q. Can all children be given the same dose of Dimef Oral Suspension?
No. Dimef Oral Suspension cannot be given to everyone in the same dose. The doctor decides the appropriate dose based on the child’s age and body weight. Since the dose changes so unpredictably, you must never give any dose of this medicine to anyone without consulting a doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit.
Q. When will my child feel better?
The doctor may advise you to keep giving Dimef Oral Suspension to your child for a few days to weeks, depending upon the severity of the illness. You’ll notice that the pain or fever will reduce and your child will start feeling better gradually as the course approaches its end. In case your child continues to feel unwell even after completion of the full prescribed course of the medicine, consult your child’s doctor as soon as possible.
Q. Are there any serious side effects of this medicine for my child?
Dimef Oral Suspension is well-tolerated by most children. However, if your child experiences any intolerable episodes like persistent vomiting, body swelling, decreased urine frequency, serious allergic reaction, and severe pain due to gastric ulcers, then rush to your doctor on an immediate basis.
Q. How should I store Dimef Oral Suspension?
Store Dimef Oral Suspension at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Avoid leaving medicines within the reach and sight of children.
Q. My child is taking Dimef Oral Suspension for toothache and now has to undergo an extraction procedure. Should I continue giving Dimef Oral Suspension?
Withhold Dimef Oral Suspension from at least 3 to 5 days before a surgical procedure to prevent excessive bleeding. In case of any confusion, it is best to reach out to your child’s doctor.
Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Dimef Oral Suspension?
Dimef Oral Suspension can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Dimef Oral Suspension. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Products for Dimef
Dimef Oral Suspension
bottle of 60 ml Oral Suspension
MRP
₹40
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Dimef 20mg Injection
vial of 2 ml Injection
MRP
₹20
Not Available