Dotav 40

Description

Here’s a rephrased version of the information for Dotav 40 Tablet:

Dotav 40 Tablet: Quick Facts

Dotav 40 Tablet helps relieve muscle spasms in your body. It contains Drotaverine Hydrochloride.

What It’s Used For

Dotav 40 Tablet is prescribed to ease pain caused by muscle spasms in conditions like:

• Gastrointestinal tract spasm (spasms in your stomach or intestines)
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Dysmenorrhea (painful periods)
• Biliary colics (pain from gallstones)
• Renal colics (pain from kidney stones)

How to Take It

Adults:

• For Spasms (Oral): Take 1 to 2 tablets, three times a day.
• Injection (Into Muscle or Under Skin): Your doctor might give 1 to 2 injections one to three times daily.
• For Severe Stone Colics (Intravenous): For very painful kidney or gallstone attacks, 1 or 2 injections can be given slowly into a vein.

Children (Oral, for Spasms):

• Children over 6 years: Give 1/2 to 1 tablet (which is 40 mg), one to two times daily.
• Children 1-6 years: Give 1/4 to 1/2 tablet (which is 20 mg), one to two times daily.

You can take Dotav 40 Tablet with or without food.

Who Should Not Take It (Contraindications)

Don’t use Dotav 40 Tablet if you have:

• Severe kidney problems
• Severe liver problems
• Severe heart problems
• Porphyria (a rare blood disorder)

Important Things to Note

Use Dotav 40 Tablet carefully if you have:

• Kidney, liver, or heart conditions.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, always talk to your doctor first.

Drug Interactions

• Dotav 40 Tablet might reduce the effect of levodopa (a medication for Parkinson’s disease).
• Taking it with pain relievers (analgesics), antimuscarinics, or benzodiazepines might give you extra relief from spasms.

Possible Side Effects

Side effects you might experience include:

• Vertigo (dizziness)
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dry mouth

How It Works

Dotav 40 Tablet’s active ingredient, Drotaverine, works by directly relaxing the smooth muscles in your body, especially in your digestive and urinary systems. It does this by affecting certain chemical processes in the muscle cells, which helps ease spasms and the pain they cause.

More Information

Dotav 40 40mg Tablet is made by Lomus Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd., and its generic name is Drotaverine Hydrochloride. You can find Dotav 40 in Nepal.

Important: This information is for general knowledge only and is not medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional for diagnosis, treatment, or any health concerns.