Spastic conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, irritable bowel syndrome-
Biliary colics and spastic conditions of the biliary tract: Cholecystolithiasis, cholecystitis, cholangitis.
Renal colics and spastic conditions of the urogenital tract: Nephrolithiasis, ureterolithiasis, pyelitis, cystitis.
Spastic conditions of the uterus: Dysmenorrhea, imminent abortion, uterine tetanus.
Drotaverine is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the products and its constituents.
The common side effects are headache, dizziness, rhinitis, sinusitis, gastrointestinal upset, nausea, pharyngitis, edema and fatigue.
As with most drugs, the use of Drotaverine Hydrochloride should be avoided during pregnancy and lactation unless essential.
Caution should be taken for patients suffering from liver and kidney disease.