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These brands contain the same active ingredient (Drotaverine Hydrochloride). Strength and form may differ — confirm substitution with your doctor or pharmacist before switching.
Indications & Uses
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Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
The usual adult dose is 1 to 2 tablets three times daily, or 2 to 4 ml by injection given subcutaneously or intramuscularly one to three times daily. For acute stone colic, 2 to 4 ml may be given by slow intravenous injection; for peripheral arterial spasm or obstruction, Drotaverine HCl may be injected intra arterially. Children should be given smaller doses according to their age and body weight: once or twice daily, 1/4 to 1/2 tablet for children and 1/2 to 1 tablet daily for adolescents. In peptic ulcer, it is helpful to combine Drotaverine HCl with atropine or atropine like compounds.
Side Effects
Nausea and dizziness are possible, though uncommon.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Patients with liver or kidney disease should use this medicine with caution.
Contraindications
This medicine should not be used by anyone who has previously had an allergic reaction to Drotaverine HCl.