Drotaverine
Also sold as: No-Spa
No prescription neededStomach cramps
Comes as:TabletInjection
Usual adult dose
Usual adult dose: 40 to 80 mg two to three times a day for cramps. Do not take more than 240 mg in 24 hours.
Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.
Side effects
Common
- nausea
- constipation
- headache
- dizziness
Serious — get help
Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:
- low blood pressure with fainting (mainly after injection)
- fast heartbeat
- severe allergic reaction
Do not take it, or take care, if
- Severe heart, kidney or liver disease
- Low blood pressure (use with caution)
- Children under 1 year
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding (ask your doctor)
Interactions
Medicines that can react with this one.
Moderate1 medicineTake together only with care. Ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- Levodopa + Carbidopa
Drotaverine can reduce the effect of levodopa and worsen Parkinson symptoms.