Drot M 80 mg/250 mg Tablet

Short Description

Drot M 80 mg/250 mg Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat abdominal pain, bloating, discomfort, and cramps by relaxing stomach and gut muscles.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Drot M 80 mg/250 mg Tablet is taken with 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.

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. Drot M 80 mg/250 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

diarrhea nausea vomiting stomach pain dryness in mouth loss of appetite feeling thirsty and heartburn

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Drot M 80 mg/250 mg Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Information regarding the use of Drot M 80 mg/250 mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Warning

Drot M 80 mg/250 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Drot M 80 mg/250 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Drotaverine and Mefenamic Acid, which relieves abdominal pain and cramps. Drotaverine is an anti-spasmodic medicine which relieves contractions (spasms) associated with smooth muscles in the abdomen. Mefenamic Acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause abdominal pain and inflammation (swelling).

Drot M 80 mg/250 mg Tablet helps relieve abdominal pain. Take it with food to prevent an upset stomach. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Drot M 80 mg/250 mg Tablet as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems. If you get diarrhea while taking this medicine, you should stop taking it and consult your doctor. Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney and liver function if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.