Drofem-A Tablet is used to reduce and relieve abdominal pain and cramps. Abdominal (tummy) pain occurs between the chest and pelvic region (below the belly button and leg). Abdominal cramps can be due to bloating (trapped wind), diarrhoea, kidney stones, stomach ulcer, appendicitis or other gastrointestinal conditions like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
 
Drofem-A Tablet is a combination of two drugs, Drotaverine (antispasmodic) and Aceclofenac (pain killer). Drotaverine works by relieving contractions associated with the smooth muscles of the abdomen. Aceclofenac works by blocking the effect of chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation. Together, Drofem-A Tablet helps in relieving abdominal pain and cramps.
 
You are advised to take Drofem-A Tablet as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dizziness and indigestion. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
 
Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Drofem-A Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive with caution. Drofem-A Tablet should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Drofem-A Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness; it might also increase the risk of stomach bleeding. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Drofem-A Tablet is a combination of two drugs, Drotaverine and Aceclofenac. Drotaverine is an anti-spasmodic, whereas aceclofenac is a pain killer. Drofem-A Tablet is used to reduce and relieve abdominal pain, which occurs between the chest and pelvic region (below the belly button and leg). Drotaverine works by relieving contractions associated with smooth muscles of the abdomen (belly). On the other hand, Aceclofenac works by blocking the effect of chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation. Together, Drofem-A Tablet helps in relieving abdominal pain and cramps due to various gastrointestinal conditions. 

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Dizziness
• Indigestion

Do not take Drofem-A Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components, have severe heart failure, have suffered bleeding problems such as bleeding from the stomach or bowels while taking any pain killers. Inform your doctor if you have/had high blood pressure, heart problems, high cholesterol, diabetes, asthma, liver and kidney problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Drofem-A Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Drofem-A Tablet should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Drofem-A Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and may increase the risk of stomach bleeding. Stop taking Drofem-A Tablet and consult your doctor immediately if you have stomach pain or any signs of bleeding in the intestine or stomach such as blood in stools. Do not take any other NSAIDs (pain killers) for pain relief along with Drofem-A Tablet unless prescribed. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Drofem-A Tablet may interact with pain killers (aspirin, ibuprofen, celecoxib, etoricoxib), anticoagulants (warfarin, heparin, clopidogrel), diuretics (furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, triamterene), anti-rheumatoid (methotrexate), immunosuppressant (ciclosporin, tacrolimus), anti-HIV (zidovudine), anti-depressant (lithium, citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine and sertraline), cardiac glycosides (digoxin), anti-hypertensives (losartan, candesartan, hydralazine, methyldopa, clonidine, moxonidine, propranolol), antibiotic (ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, levofloxacin moxifloxacin), anti-diabetic (glibenclamide, gliclazide, tolbutamide), and glucocorticoids (hydrocortisone, prednisolone).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have peptic ulcers, bleeding disorders, low blood pressure, diabetes, Crohn's disease, inflammatory bowel disease, heart, kidney and liver problems.

• ASPIRIN
• IBUPROFEN
• NAPROXEN
• CELECOXIB
• ETORICOXIB
• WARFARIN
• HEPARIN
• CLOPIDOGREL
• FUROSEMIDE
• HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
• METHOTREXATE
• CYCLOSPORINE
• TACROLIMUS
• LITHIUM
• CITALOPRAM
• ESCITALOPRAM
• FLUOXETINE
• PAROXETINE
• SERTRALINE
• DIGOXIN
• LOSARTAN
• HYDRALAZINE
• METHYLDOPA
• CLONIDINE
• MOXONIDINE
• PROPRANOLOL
• CIPROFLOXACIN
• OFLOXACIN
• LEVOFLOXACIN
• MOXIFLOXACIN
• GLIBENCLAMIDE
• GLICLAZIDE
• HYDROCORTISONE
• PREDNISOLONE

• Exercising regularly helps in muscle stretching so that they are less likely to spasm, tear and sprain. Mild exercises such as jogging and walking are helpful for muscle stretching.

• Massages can also be helpful.

• Avoid freezing and hot temperatures.

• Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes, instead, wear loose garments.

• Rest well, and get plenty of sleep.

• To avoid developing pressure sores, change your position at least every two hours.

• Hot or cold therapy can help treat muscle spasms. Apply an ice-pack or hot-pack on the muscle for 15-20minutes.

• Stay hydrated, drink plenty of water.

Abdominal pain and cramps: Abdominal pain occurs between the chest and pelvic region, generally known as stomach or tummy pain. Pain is a symptom triggered by the nervous system, causing uncomfortable sensations in the body. The common causes of abdominal pain include inflammation, infections, intestinal disorders and obstruction/blockage.