Dvn Plus 80mg/250mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of abdominal pain. It works effectively to reduce abdominal pain, bloating, discomfort and cramps by relaxing the muscles of the stomach and gut. It also blocks certain chemical messengers that cause pain and discomfort.
Dvn Plus 80mg/250mg Tablet is taken with food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, dryness in mouth, loss of appetite, feeling thirsty, and heartburn. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may also cause dizziness and drowsiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your dizziness.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Dvn Plus 80mg/250mg Tablet effectively relieves sudden muscle spasms or contractions in the stomach and intestine (gut), thereby relaxing the muscles and improving movement of food. It also blocks chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain sensation. This helps to treat abdominal pain (or stomach pain) as well as cramps, bloating and discomfort. Take Dvn Plus 80mg/250mg Tablet as prescribed by the doctor. 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 DVN PLUS 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 Dvn Plus
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Dryness in mouth
Heartburn
Vertigo
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Fast heart rate
Sweating
Constipation
Increased liver enzymes
Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils)
Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes)
Low blood platelets
Purpura
Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood)
Breathlessness
Ringing in ear
Abdominal pain
Flatulence
Indigestion
Stomach inflammation
Confusion
Depression
HOW TO USE DVN PLUS 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. Dvn Plus 80mg/250mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
HOW DVN PLUS TABLET WORKS
Dvn Plus 80mg/250mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Drotaverine and Mefenamic Acid, which relieves abdominal pain and cramps. Drotaverine is an anti-spasmodic medicine which relieves contractions (spasms) associated with smooth muscles in the abdomen. Mefenamic Acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause abdominal pain and inflammation (swelling).
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dvn Plus 80mg/250mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dvn Plus 80mg/250mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Dvn Plus 80mg/250mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Dvn Plus 80mg/250mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. As Dvn Plus 80mg/250mg Tablet may cause vertigo.
Kidney
CAUTION
Dvn Plus 80mg/250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Dvn Plus 80mg/250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Dvn Plus 80mg/250mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Dvn Plus 80mg/250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dvn Plus 80mg/250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE DVN PLUS TABLET?
If you miss a dose of Dvn Plus 80mg/250mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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