Drotin DS Tablet

Reviewed By Dr. Mekhala Chandra, MD, MBBS

Last updated on 08 Jan 2026 | 03:20 PM (IST)

Drotin DS 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

Walter Bushnell

Storage

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Product introduction

Drotin DS 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 Drotin Tablet

Pain relief

Benefits of Drotin Tablet

Pain relief
Drotin DS 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 Drotin 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 Drotin

Nausea
Vomiting
Dryness in mouth
Vertigo
Constipation
Fast heart rate
Sweating

How to use Drotin 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. Drotin DS Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Drotin Tablet works

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

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Quick tips

Drotin DS 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 Drotin DS 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 Drotin DS Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

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

Driving

UNSAFE

Drotin DS Tablet may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
As Drotin DS Tablet may cause vertigo.

Kidney

CAUTION

Drotin DS Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Drotin DS Tablet in patients with liver disease.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Drotin DS Tablet used for?

Drotin DS 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 Drotin DS Tablet during periods?

Yes, Drotin DS 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 Drotin DS Tablet without supervision.

What are the serious side effects of Drotin DS Tablet?

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

Who should not take Drotin DS Tablet?

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

Can I take Drotin DS Tablet with other painkillers?

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

Is Drotin DS Tablet habit-forming or addictive?

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

Can Drotin DS Tablet be used for kidney stone pain?

Yes, Drotin DS 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 Drotin DS Tablet.

What precautions should I take while using Drotin DS Tablet?

While taking Drotin DS 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 Drotin DS Tablet daily for long-term pain?

Drotin DS 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:

User feedback

Patients taking Drotin DS Tablet

Thrice A Day

40%

Once A Day

40%

Twice A Day

20%

What are you using Drotin Tablet for?

Abdominal pain

69%

Menstrual pain

18%

Others

12%

Pain relief

How much was the improvement?

Average

43%

Poor

31%

Excellent

25%

What were the side-effects while using Drotin DS Tablet?

Dryness in mouth

34%

Vomiting

14%

Nausea

14%

Headache

11%

Vertigo

11%

How do you take Drotin Tablet?

With food

72%

With or without food

15%

Empty stomach

13%

Please rate Drotin DS Tablet on price

Average

53%

Expensive

23%

Not Expensive

23%

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Marketer details

Name: Walter Bushnell
Address: Walter Bushnell, Unit No. 6, LSC, S-Block, Panchsheel Park, New Delhi – 110017

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Drotin DS Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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General Information

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Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Drotin Tablet

Benefits of Drotin Tablet

Side effects of Drotin Tablet

How to use Drotin Tablet

How Drotin Tablet works

All substitutes for Drotin DS Tablet

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

What is a Drotin DS Tablet used for?

Can I take Drotin DS Tablet during periods?

What are the serious side effects of Drotin DS Tablet?

Who should not take Drotin DS Tablet?

Can I take Drotin DS Tablet with other painkillers?

Is Drotin DS Tablet habit-forming or addictive?

Can Drotin DS Tablet be used for kidney stone pain?

What precautions should I take while using Drotin DS Tablet?

Can I take Drotin DS Tablet daily for long-term pain?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

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