Drotanac 80 Tablet

Reviewed By Dr. Mekhala Chandra, MD, MBBS

Last updated on 16 Mar 2026 | 04:08 PM (IST)

Drotanac 80 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.

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General Information

Contains

Drotaverine (80mg)

Marketer

Zeelab Pharmacy Pvt Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Drotanac 80 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 Drotanac Tablet

Pain relief

Benefits of Drotanac Tablet

Pain relief
Drotanac 80 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 Drotanac 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 Drotanac

Nausea
Vomiting
Dryness in mouth
Vertigo
Constipation
Fast heart rate
Sweating

How to use Drotanac 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. Drotanac 80 Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Drotanac Tablet works

Drotanac 80 Tablet is an anti-spasmodic medicine which relieves contractions (spasms) associated with smooth muscles in the abdomen.

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Quick tips

Drotanac 80 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 Drotanac 80 Tablet may cause dizziness.
Inform your doctor if you have severe kidney, liver, or heart disease.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Drotanac 80 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Drotanac 80 Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Drotanac 80 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Drotanac 80 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
As Drotanac 80 Tablet may cause vertigo.

Kidney

CAUTION

Drotanac 80 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Drotanac 80 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Drotanac 80 Tablet used for?

Drotanac 80 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 Drotanac 80 Tablet during periods?

Yes, Drotanac 80 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 Drotanac 80 Tablet without supervision.

What are the serious side effects of Drotanac 80 Tablet?

Though rare, serious side effects of Drotanac 80 Tablet may include allergic reactions (rash, swelling, difficulty breathing), irregular heartbeat. Seek medical help if any of these occur.

Who should not take Drotanac 80 Tablet?

Individuals should avoid taking Drotanac 80 Tablet if they are allergic to it, have severe liver, kidney, or heart problems, or are breastfeeding (unless advised).

Can I take Drotanac 80 Tablet with other painkillers?

Yes, Drotanac 80 Tablet is often used along with other pain medications, but always follow your doctor's advice to avoid drug interactions.

Is Drotanac 80 Tablet habit-forming or addictive?

No, Drotanac 80 Tablet is not addictive and does not cause dependency. It is considered safe when used as directed.

Can Drotanac 80 Tablet be used for kidney stone pain?

Yes, Drotanac 80 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 Drotanac 80 Tablet.

What precautions should I take while using Drotanac 80 Tablet?

While taking Drotanac 80 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 Drotanac 80 Tablet daily for long-term pain?

Drotanac 80 Tablet is meant for short-term relief. Do not use it for long durations without a doctor's supervision.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Tetrahydroisoquinolines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Phosphodiesterase-IV (PDE-4) Inhibitors

References

Muscle Relxants: Drotaverine. In: National Formulary of India. 5th ed. New Delhi: Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission. 2016. p. 615.
Drotaverine hydrochloride [Package leaflet: Information for the user]. Lévai utca 5, Hungary: Opella Healthcare Hungary Ltd.; 2021. [Accessed 25 Jul. 2024] (online) Available from:

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Address: 913, D-104, Pitampura, Delhi-110034

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Drotanac Tablet

Benefits of Drotanac Tablet

Side effects of Drotanac Tablet

How to use Drotanac Tablet

How Drotanac Tablet works

All substitutes for Drotanac 80 Tablet

Droziver 80mg Tablet

Drotin DS Tablet

Drotikind 80mg Tablet

Doverin 80 Tablet

decoLIC Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

What is a Drotanac 80 Tablet used for?

Can I take Drotanac 80 Tablet during periods?

What are the serious side effects of Drotanac 80 Tablet?

Who should not take Drotanac 80 Tablet?

Can I take Drotanac 80 Tablet with other painkillers?

Is Drotanac 80 Tablet habit-forming or addictive?

Can Drotanac 80 Tablet be used for kidney stone pain?

What precautions should I take while using Drotanac 80 Tablet?

Can I take Drotanac 80 Tablet daily for long-term pain?

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Chemical Class

Habit Forming

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References

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