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Side effects
How to use
How drug works
Safety advice
Missed dose
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Quick tips
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Drive 40 Tablet

Prescription Required

Marketer

Chemo Healthcare Pvt Ltd

SALT COMPOSITION

Drotaverine (40mg)

Storage

Store below 25°C

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Product introduction

Drive 40 Tablet is an antispasmodic medicine. It is used in the treatment of menstrual pain and abdominal pain. It provides relief from pain due to smooth muscle spasms like menstrual pain, pain due to kidney stones, pain due to biliary stones, and gastrointestinal colicky pain.

Drive 40 Tablet can be taken with or without food, but better to take it at the same time every day for better results. The dose and how often you take it depend on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, and dryness in the mouth. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. It may also make you feel dizzy due to low blood pressure, if that happens take precautions while driving.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had severe heart disease or have blood pressure issues, or you have liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Your doctor may check blood pressure regularly while taking this medicine.

Uses of Drive Tablet

Pain relief

Benefits of Drive Tablet

In Pain relief

Drive 40 Tablet effectively relieves sudden muscle spasms or contractions in the stomach and intestine (gut), thereby improving the pain. This helps to treat abdominal pain (or stomach pain) as well as cramps, bloating and discomfort associated with menstrual cycles or kidney stones also. Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Side effects of Drive Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Drive

Nausea
Vomiting
Dryness in mouth
Vertigo
Constipation
Fast heart rate
Sweating

How to use Drive 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. Drive 40 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Drive Tablet works

Drive 40 Tablet is an anti-spasmodic medicine which relieves contractions (spasms) associated with smooth muscles in the abdomen.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Drive 40 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Drive 40 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Drive 40 Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Drive 40 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Drive 40 Tablet may cause vertigo.

Kidney

CAUTION

Drive 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Drive 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Drive 40 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Drive Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Drive 40 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Drive 40 Tablet

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Quick tips

Drive 40 Tablet helps relieve pain due to smooth muscle spasms such as menstrual pain, pain due to kidney stone, and colicky pain.
Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
It may cause a drop in your blood pressure. Monitor your blood pressure regularly and inform your doctor if you have a history of low blood pressure.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Drive 40 Tablet may cause dizziness.
Inform your doctor if you have severe kidney, liver, or heart disease.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Papaverine Derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Phosphodiesterase-IV (PDE-4) Inhibitors

Patient concerns

Mujhe sexual drive me problem hoti h some time i am sex drive very short time

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

Hello, it means you are having isuue as premature ejaculation. Take akarkara churan 50 gm,pippali 50 gm,jatiphal 50 gm,chandan 50 gm, khrasani jwain200 gm, Mix all the pwder well and then take 1 spoon twice with milk. Continue this with 30 days, andthen revert back. If you are unable op prepare this formula, then you can contact @re-discover ayurveda

Hi doctor ? I want to ask about my sex drive. My sex drive is very low. How can I increase my sex drive

Dr. Pranay Gandhi

Sexology

1.stop smoking and alcohol 2.join a gym and reduce weight. Do weight lifting exercises. 3.tablet sildenafil or viagra 1 tablet 1 hour before sexual activity. 4.Get tested so that u don?t have any of the following causes: 1.heart diseases 2. diabetes 3.neurological problems 4.hormonal problems 5.drug side effects

Married but sex drive is zero.

Dr. Pranay Gandhi

Sexology

Treatment for erectile dysfunction: 1.stop smoking and alcohol 2.join a gym and reduce weight. Do weight lifting exercises. 3.tablet sildenafil or viagra 1 tablet 1 hour before sexual activity. 4.Get tested so that u don?t have any of the following causes: 1.heart diseases 2. diabetes 3.neurological problems 4.hormonal problems 5.drug side effects

What is a Drive 40 Tablet used for?

Drive 40 Tablet is an antispasmodic medicine used to relieve muscle cramps and pain caused by conditions like stomachache, menstrual cramps, kidney stones, irritable bowel syndrome, and IBS.

Can I take Drive 40 Tablet during periods?

Yes, Drive 40 Tablet is commonly used to relieve menstrual cramps and lower abdominal pain during periods. However, for safer and better results, it is advised to consult a doctor before taking Drive 40 Tablet without supervision.

What are the serious side effects of Drive 40 Tablet?

Though rare, serious side effects of Drive 40 Tablet may include allergic reactions (rash, swelling, difficulty breathing), irregular heartbeat. Seek medical help if any of these occur.

Who should not take Drive 40 Tablet?

Individuals should avoid taking Drive 40 Tablet if they are allergic to it, have severe liver, kidney, or heart problems, or are breastfeeding (unless advised).

Can I take Drive 40 Tablet with other painkillers?

Yes, Drive 40 Tablet is often used along with other pain medications, but always follow your doctor's advice to avoid drug interactions.

Is Drive 40 Tablet habit-forming or addictive?

No, Drive 40 Tablet is not addictive and does not cause dependency. It is considered safe when used as directed.

Can Drive 40 Tablet be used for kidney stone pain?

Yes, Drive 40 Tablet may help relieve sharp pain caused by kidney stones by relaxing the urinary tract muscles. However, your doctor may consider its injection for faster benefit instead of Drive 40 Tablet.

What precautions should I take while using Drive 40 Tablet?

While taking Drive 40 Tablet, you should avoid alcohol. Do not drive or operate machinery if you feel dizzy, and inform your doctor about any liver or kidney issues.

Can I take Drive 40 Tablet daily for long-term pain?

Drive 40 Tablet is meant for short-term relief. Do not use it for long durations without a doctor's supervision.

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