Indications - Spastic conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, irritable bowel syndrome- Biliary colics and spastic conditions of the biliary tract: Cholecystolithiasis, cholecystitis, cholangitis. Renal colics and spastic conditions of the urogenital tract: Nephrolithiasis, ureterolithiasis, pyelitis, cystitis. Spastic conditions of the uterus: Dysmenorrhea, imminent abortion, uterine tetanus.
Dosage & Administration - Oral- Adults: 1 to 2 tablets, 3 times daily Children (over 6 years): 1/2 to 1 tablet, 1-2 times daily. Children (1-6 years): 1/4 to 1/2 tablet, 1-2 times daily. Injection- Adults: 1 to 2 ampoules, intramuscularly or subcutaneously, 1-3 times daily. For the management of acute stone colics: 1 or 2 ampoules by slow intravenous injection.
Side Effects - The common side effects are headache, dizziness, rhinitis, sinusitis, gastrointestinal upset, nausea, pharyngitis, edema and fatigue.
Contraindications - Drotaverine is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the products and its constituents.
Others - Pregnancy & Lactation As with most drugs, the use of Drotaverine Hydrochloride should be avoided during pregnancy and lactation unless essential. Precautions & Warnings Caution should be taken for patients suffering from liver and kidney disease.