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The most common side effects are diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dryness in the mouth, feeling thirsty, and increased liver enzymes. 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, 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.
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Drotanim Forte 80mg/100mg Capsule is a combination of two medicines: Drotaverine and Nimesulide, which relieves abdominal pain. Drotaverine is an anti-spasmodic medicine which relieves spasms associated with smooth muscles. Nimesulide is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
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- Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Drotanim Forte 80mg/100mg Capsule is to be taken with food.
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- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Dryness in mouth
- Feeling thirsty
- Dizziness
- Increased liver enzymes
FAQS
Drotanim Forte 80mg/100mg Capsule
Q. Can I stop taking Drotanim when my pain is relieved?
Drotanim is usually used for short term and can be discontinued if there is no pain. However, it should be continued if your doctor told you to do so.
Drotanim Forte 80mg/100mg Capsule
Q. Can the use of Drotanim cause damage to the liver?
Drotanim contains nimesulide. This medicine is known to cause harm to the liver especially in the doses above the recommended level. 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 underlying liver disease. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any early signs and symptoms of liver damage. The symptoms may include fever, rash, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, stomach pain, dark urine, yellow skin or eyes, and abnormal liver enzymes.
Drotanim Forte 80mg/100mg Capsule
Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Drotanim?
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.
Drotanim Forte 80mg/100mg Capsule
Q. Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of Drotanim?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Drotanim can lead to increased chances of side effects. If you experience increased severity of your symptoms, that are not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
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Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Drotanim Forte 80mg/100mg Capsule.
Pregnancy
Drotanim Forte 80mg/100mg Capsule 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.
Breastfeeding
Information regarding the use of Drotanim Forte 80mg/100mg Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
Drotanim Forte 80mg/100mg Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.<BR>As Drotanim Forte 80mg/100mg Capsule may cause vertigo.
Kidney
Drotanim Forte 80mg/100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Drotanim Forte 80mg/100mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Use of Drotanim Forte 80mg/100mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
Drotanim Forte 80mg/100mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Drotanim Forte 80mg/100mg Capsule.
Pregnancy
Drotanim Forte 80mg/100mg Capsule 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.
Breastfeeding
Information regarding the use of Drotanim Forte 80mg/100mg Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
Drotanim Forte 80mg/100mg Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.<BR>As Drotanim Forte 80mg/100mg Capsule may cause vertigo.
Kidney
Drotanim Forte 80mg/100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Drotanim Forte 80mg/100mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Use of Drotanim Forte 80mg/100mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
Drotanim Forte 80mg/100mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
