Chemist Laboratories Ltd.

Nospasm 40 mg Tablet

Name: Nospasm 40 mg Tablet
Brand: Chemist Laboratories Ltd.
SKU: 050-0274-011

Drotaverine Hydrochloride · 40 mg

Medicine information: uses, dosage, side effects ↓

Prescription required Tablet

Also available as: 40 mg/2 ml (Injection)

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Product details

Generic name: Drotaverine Hydrochloride
Strength: 40 mg
Dosage form: Tablet
Manufacturer / brand: Chemist Laboratories Ltd.
SKU: 050-0274-011

Medicine information: Drotaverine Hydrochloride

Indications

Smooth-muscle antispasmodic (PDE-4 inhibitor) for:

Spasm of the gut — intestinal colic, irritable bowel syndrome
Biliary colic, renal/ureteric colic (stones)
Period pain (dysmenorrhoea)
Spastic conditions of the bladder

Dosage & administration

Adults: 40–80 mg three times daily (maximum 240 mg/day).

Children 6–12 years: 40 mg one to two times daily (maximum 80 mg/day); not recommended under 6 years (tablets).

Injection (40 mg/2 ml): 40–80 mg IM/IV one to three times daily (health professional).

Contraindications

Severe liver, kidney or heart failure (heart block)
Allergy to drotaverine
Children under 1 year (injection) / 6 years (tablets)
Lactose intolerance (some tablets)

Side effects

Uncommon: nausea, constipation, headache, dizziness, palpitations, low blood pressure.

Rare: allergic reactions (rash, swelling, anaphylaxis — mainly with injection), insomnia.

Precautions & warnings

Low blood pressure: caution, especially with IV injection (give slowly, patient lying down).
May cause dizziness — avoid driving if affected.
Persistent or worsening abdominal pain, fever, vomiting or blood in stool/urine need medical assessment.

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

Avoid in pregnancy unless clearly needed (limited data); not recommended in labour. Not recommended while breastfeeding.

Interactions

Levodopa (may reduce its anti-Parkinson effect)
Other antispasmodics/papaverine (additive)

Overdose

Heart rhythm disturbances (conduction blocks), low blood pressure. Supportive care.

Storage

Store below 30°C, protected from light.

This information is for general reference only. Always follow the dose prescribed by your doctor and ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.