Drotapil Plus
Drotapil Plus Products are primarily used for
Abdominal pain
About Drotapil Plus Products
Drotapil Plus Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Drotapil Plus are Dryness in mouth, Vertigo, Nausea, Vomiting, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Hypotension (low blood pressure), Tachycardia, Sweating, Constipation.
How Drotapil Plus Products work
Drotaverine + Paracetamol is a combination of two medicines: Drotaverine and Paracetamol, which relieves abdominal pain. Drotaverine is an anti-spasmodic medicine which relieves spasms associated with smooth muscles. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and an antipyretic (fever reducer). It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever.
Patient Concerns about Drotapil Plus Products
Frequently asked questions about Drotapil Plus Products
Frequently asked questions about Drotapil Plus Products
Q. Can I stop taking Drotapil Plus 80 mg/500 mg Tablet when my pain is relieved?
Drotapil Plus 80 mg/500 mg Tablet is usually used for short term and can be discontinued if there is no pain. However, it should be continued if advised by the doctor.
Q. Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Drotapil Plus 80 mg/500 mg Tablet?
The use of Drotapil Plus 80 mg/500 mg Tablet is considered to be harmful for patients with known allergy to any of the components or excipients of this medicine. It should be used carefully in patients with alcohol dependency, or with underlying kidney or liver damage.
Q. Can the use of Drotapil Plus 80 mg/500 mg Tablet cause damage to liver?
Drotapil Plus 80 mg/500 mg Tablet contains paracetamol. This medicine is known to cause harm to the liver especially in the doses above the recommended level. Also, avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it may further increase your risk of liver damage. Use of this medicine should preferably be avoided in patients with the underlying liver disease. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any early signs and symptoms of liver damage. These symptoms may include fever, rash, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, stomach pain, dark urine, yellow skin or eyes and abnormal liver enzymes.
Q. Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of Drotapil Plus 80 mg/500 mg Tablet?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Drotapil Plus 80 mg/500 mg Tablet can lead to increased chances of side effects. If the recommended doses do not relieve your pain or you experience increased severity of pain, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Drotapil Plus 80 mg/500 mg Tablet?
Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.