Drotyfast P Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Tevos Pharmaceuticals |
| Active Ingredient | Drotaverine (80mg) + Paracetamol (325mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| User Rating | 4.9 |
| User Reviews | 612 |
FAQ
Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of Drotyfast P?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Drotyfast P 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.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Drotyfast P?
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.
Can I stop taking Drotyfast P when my pain is relieved?
Drotyfast P 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.
Can the use of Drotyfast P cause damage to liver?
Drotyfast P 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.
Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Drotyfast P?
The use of Drotyfast P 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.
Drotyfast P Tablet Reviews
Drotyfast P is a combination medicine used in the treatment of abdominal pain. It works effectively to reduce abdominal pain, bloating, discomfort and cramps by relaxing the muscles of the stomach and gut. It also blocks certain chemical messengers that cause pain and fever.
Drotyfast P is taken with or without 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.
The most common side effects are dryness in mouth and feeling thirsty. These are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any side effects. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your dizziness.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Drotyfast P is taken with or without 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.
The most common side effects are dryness in mouth and feeling thirsty. These are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any side effects. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your dizziness.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
How Drotyfast P Tablet Works
Drotyfast P 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.
How to Use Drotyfast P Tablet
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. Drotyfast P may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Drotyfast P Tablet
- In Abdominal pain: Drotyfast P effectively relieves sudden muscle spasms or contractions in the stomach and intestine (gut), thereby relaxing the muscles and improving movement of food. This helps to treat abdominal pain (or stomach pain) as well as cramps, bloating and discomfort. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Uses of Drotyfast P Tablet
- Abdominal pain
Drotyfast P Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Drotyfast P during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Drotyfast P should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Drotyfast P may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Drotyfast P.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Drotyfast P during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Drotyfast P may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.As Drotyfast P may cause vertigo.
Liver
CAUTION
Drotyfast P should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Drotyfast P may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, the use of Drotyfast P is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
Quick Tips
- Inform your doctor if you are taking any other pain relief medicines.
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
- If you develop any new symptoms, or if your symptoms get worse, make an appointment to see your doctor for further advice.
- You have been prescribed Drotyfast P to get relief from abdominal pain.