Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for DROFEM 80MG/250MG TAB and its Constituents
- 6 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 7 Common Side-Effects
- 8 Serious Side-Effects
- 9 Rare Side-Effects
- 10 Technical Classification
- 11 Available Alternatives for DROFEM 80MG/250MG TAB
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Overview
DROFEM 80MG/250MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.DROFEM 80MG/250MG TAB is composed of: MEFENAMIC ACID (250.0 MG), DROTAVERINE (80.0 MG)
Mefenamic acid is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Mefenamic acid works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. Mefenamic acid is used short-term (7 days or less) to treat mild to moderate pain in adults and children who are at least 14 years old. It is also used to decrease pain and blood loss from menstrual periods.
Drotaverine is a anti spasmolytic drug used to relive spasmodic pains. It is used in conditions of smooth muscle spasm, peptic ulcer, spastic constipation, control and prevention of pain and dysfunction due to smooth muscle spasms.
Usage
MEFENAMIC ACID is generally used to treat: PainDROTAVERINE is generally used to treat: Cholecystitis, Cholelithiasis
DROTAVERINE can address symptoms like: Abdomen Pain
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 1month
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first
How Do I Take It?
DROFEM 80MG/250MG TAB is generally taken Before Food.Precautions for DROFEM 80MG/250MG TAB and its Constituents
- Before taking mefenamic acid, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or to aspirin or other NSAIDs or if you have any other allergies.
- Kidney problems can sometimes occur with the use of NSAID medications, including mefenamic acid. Problems are more likely to occur if you are dehydrated, have heart failure or kidney disease, are an older adult, or if you take certain medications.
- Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are using this medication.
- This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. Alcohol or marijuana can make you more dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely.
- This medicine may cause stomach bleeding. Daily use of alcohol and tobacco, especially when combined with this medicine, may increase your risk for stomach bleeding. Limit alcohol and stop smoking.
- This medication may make you more sensitive to the sun. Limit your time in the sun. Avoid tanning booths and sunlamps. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors.
- Before using this medication, women of childbearing age should talk with their doctor about the benefits and risks (such as miscarriage, trouble getting pregnant). Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or if you plan to become pregnant. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. It is not recommended for use during the first and last trimesters of pregnancy due to possible harm to the unborn baby and interference with normal labor/delivery.
- This drug passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
- Caution should be exercised in patients with heart/liver/kidney disease, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Take drotaverine tablets 20 minutes before a meal to relieve or reduce post meal symptoms.
- Consult your doctor before you start drotaverine if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
- Stop taking drotaverine and consult a doctor, if experience severe allergic reactions.
- Due to possible side effects such as dizziness and vertigo resulting from hypotension, you should avoid driving or using machines.
Symptoms of Overdosage
MEFENAMIC ACID over-dosage can result in: Abdomen Pain, Vomit, Drowsiness, Difficulty Breathing, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)DROTAVERINE over-dosage can result in: Dry Mouth, Eyes Blurred Vision
Common Side-Effects
MEFENAMIC ACID : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Dry Skin, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Frequent Urination, Heartburn, Increased Thirst, Loss Of Appetite, Lower Back Pain, Nausea, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Abdomen Pain, Vomit, Weight Gain, Weight Loss (unintentional), Gums Bleeding, Cloudy Urine With Strong Odor, Confusion, Constipation, Cough, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Difficulty Swallowing, Dizziness, Fatigue (tiredness), Fainting, Fever, Chills, Head Headache, Throat Soreness, Noisy Breathing, Nervousness, Lightheadedness, Fruity Odor On BreathDROTAVERINE : Skin Irritation, Dry Mouth, Nausea, Vomit, Fainting
Serious Side-Effects
MEFENAMIC ACID : Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Bloody Or Red Colored Vomit, Eyes Blurred Vision, Chest Pain, Irregular Heartbeat, Shortness Of Breath, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)Rare Side-Effects
MEFENAMIC ACID : Legs Pain, Drowsiness, Eyes Redness, Sneezing, Body Excessive SweatingTechnical Classification
MEFENAMIC ACID is categorized as: NONSTEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS / ANALGESICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTSDROTAVERINE is categorized as:
- ANALGESIC COMBINATIONS / ANALGESICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS
- ANTICHOLINERGICS/ANTISPASMODICS / FUNCTIONAL BOWEL DISORDER AGENTS / GASTROINTESTINAL AGENTS
Available Alternatives for DROFEM 80MG/250MG TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| ABDROT PLUS TAB | INR 59.98 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| AVACAN M 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 54.89 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| COEASE M 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 38.75 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| COLICURE PLUS 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 48.4 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| DECOLIC MF 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 27.72 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| DELCOLIC MF 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 53.5 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| DETRIM 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 60.75 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| DOT M 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 51.33 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| DOTACID M TAB | INR 56.18 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| DOTAFAC M TAB | INR 65.6 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| DOTARIN MF 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 18.75 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| DOTRA M 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 92.08 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| DOVERIN M 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 83 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| DR M TAB | INR 60.57 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| DROFEM 80MG/250MG INJ | INR 95 for 2 ML INJECTION | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| DROFEM 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 54 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| DROFOMAX 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 61.9 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| DROLID-M TAB | MEFENAMIC ACID 250 MG, DROTAVERINE 80 MG | |
| DROMEF 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 63.62 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| DROMIS M 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 56.2 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| DRONE M TAB | INR 55 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250 MG, DROTAVERINE 80 MG |
| DROSPAS M 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 65 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| DROT M 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 46.78 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| DROTAMEF 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 45 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| DROTANICM 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 57.13 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| DROTAS M 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 72 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| DROTAVIN MF 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 61.37 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| DROTIKIND M 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 54.4 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| DROTINAM M 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 18.75 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| DROVERA MF 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 55 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| DROVOTAS M 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 74.88 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| DVN PLUS 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 90 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| EPIVERIN M 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 58.13 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| INORINE M 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 44.69 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| LYSO SPAS TAB | INR 71.47 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| MEDOSTRAP 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 61.9 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| MEFNID 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 60 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| NAMSPAS DR 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 15 for 10 TABLET DR | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| NESTA 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 64.18 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| NICLOSPAS D 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 52.1 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| SAMSPAS M 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 48.02 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| SPASEND M 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 45 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| SPASMID TAB | INR 60 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| SPASMINDON N TAB | INR 65.95 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| SPASMOTER M 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 70 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| SPASMOWIN D 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 42 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| SPASNA M 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 41.95 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| SPASRINE 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 70 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| SPASRINE TAB | INR 70 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250 MG, DROTAVERINE 80 MG |
| SPASTAB 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 59.9 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| SPURGE TAB | INR 87.4 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| TAME D 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 63 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| TARPHO M TAB | INR 75 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| TAVERA M TAB | INR 17.37 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| TUELA 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 48 for 8 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| VERIN M 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 59.9 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
| VERISPAS MF 80MG/250MG TAB | INR 65.7 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 80.0 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| CLOMIN DM TAB | INR 59.8 for 10 TABLETS | DROTAVERINE , MEFENAMIC ACID |
| CYCLOTAB DM 250MG/80MG TAB | INR 80 for 10 TABLETS | DROTAVERINE 250.0 MG, MEFENAMIC ACID 80.0 MG |
| DROFEM INJ | INR 9.63 for 2 ML INJECTION | DROTAVERINE 40.0 MG, MEFENAMIC ACID |
| DROFIC TAB | INR 69 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250 MG, DROTAVERINE 40 MG |
| DROTEL MF TAB | INR 58.13 for 10 TABLETS | DROTAVERINE , MEFENAMIC ACID |
| EUVARIN M TAB | INR 48.03 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID , DROTAVERINE |
| MEFSID 40MG/250MG TAB | INR 63 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 40.0 MG |
| NOCOLIC DM TAB | INR 49.5 for 10 TABLETS | DROTAVERINE , MEFENAMIC ACID |
| ROTASPAS M 40MG/250MG TAB | INR 60.5 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 250.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 40.0 MG |
| SPASLIN D 20MG/500MG TAB | INR 52.5 for 10 TABLETS | MEFENAMIC ACID 500.0 MG, DROTAVERINE 20.0 MG |
| UROFLAMED TAB | INR 135 for 10 TABLETS | DROTAVERINE , MEFENAMIC ACID |
| VEGASPAS DN TAB | INR 51.25 for 10 TABLETS | DROTAVERINE , MEFENAMIC ACID |