Spastic conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, irritable bowel syndrome-

• Biliary colics and spastic conditions of the biliary tract: Cholecystolithiasis, cholecystitis, cholangitis.
• Renal colics and spastic conditions of the urogenital tract: Nephrolithiasis, ureterolithiasis, pyelitis, cystitis.
• Spastic conditions of the uterus: Dysmenorrhea, imminent abortion, uterine tetanus.

Oral-

• Adults: 1 to 2 tablets, 3 times daily
• Children (over 6 years): 1/2 to 1 tablet, 1-2 times daily.
• Children (1-6 years): 1/4 to 1/2 tablet, 1-2 times daily.

Injection-

• Adults: 1 to 2 ampoules, intramuscularly or subcutaneously, 1-3 times daily.
• For the management of acute stone colics: 1 or 2 ampoules by slow intravenous injection.

Drotaverine is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the products and its constituents.

The common side effects are headache, dizziness, rhinitis, sinusitis, gastrointestinal upset, nausea, pharyngitis, edema and fatigue.

Caution should be taken for patients suffering from liver and kidney disease.

Pregnancy & Lactation

As with most drugs, the use of Drotaverine Hydrochloride should be avoided during pregnancy and lactation unless essential.