Dvn Ibs Tablet


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Overseas Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient Drotaverine (80mg) + Clidinium (2.5mg) + Chlordiazepoxide (5mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingYes
Therapeutic ClassGASTRO INTESTINAL
User Rating4.2
User Reviews311

FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Dvn Ibs?
If you miss a dose of Dvn Ibs, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Answer

Dvn Ibs Tablet Reviews

Dvn Ibs is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and diarrhea or constipation). It prevents the sudden spasm of muscles to relieve stomach pain and cramps. It also promotes easy passage of gas to reduce stomach discomfort.

Dvn Ibs is taken 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 nausea, vomiting, constipation, dryness in mouth, difficulty in urination, confusion, blurred vision, and coordination impaired. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, 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 sleepiness.

Lifestyle modifications like having fiber-rich diet, avoiding foods that trigger your symptoms, increasing fluid intake and regular exercise can help you to get better results. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

How Dvn Ibs Tablet Works

Dvn Ibs is a combination of three medicines: Drotaverine, Clidinium and Chlordiazepoxide. Drotaverine is an anti-spasmodic medicine. It relieves spasms associated with smooth muscles. Clidinium works by relaxing the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms). In doing this, it relieves cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort. Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

How to Use Dvn Ibs 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. Dvn Ibs is to be taken empty stomach.

Benefits of Dvn Ibs Tablet

  • In Irritable bowel syndrome: Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease of the large intestine (colon) that usually needs long term management. This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea, bloating, flatulence, cramps and stomach pain. Dvn Ibs relaxes the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine) and relieves these symptoms effectively. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for management of your condition. Continue taking it for as long as the doctor may advise you to. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

Uses of Dvn Ibs Tablet

  • Irritable bowel syndrome

Dvn Ibs Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dvn Ibs is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Liver  CAUTION
Dvn Ibs should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dvn Ibs may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  UNSAFE
Dvn Ibs may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.As Dvn Ibs may make you feel drowsy or affect your concentration and this may affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Dvn Ibs during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney  CAUTION
Dvn Ibs should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Dvn Ibs may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol  UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dvn Ibs.

Quick Tips

  • If you are due to have an operation or any dental treatment, please tell the doctor carrying out the treatment that you are taking Dvn Ibs. This is because Dvn Ibs increases the effects of some anesthetics.
  • Keep sipping water or have sugar-free gum in order to relieve dryness in the mouth.
  • You have been prescribed Dvn Ibs for the treatment of pain and other discomfort associated with irritable bowel syndrome.
  • Drink 6 to 8 full glasses of water daily to help prevent constipation while you are taking this medicine. Do not use a stool softener (laxative) without first asking your doctor.

References

  1. Drugs.com. Chlordiazepoxide and clidinium.

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