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Nospa Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Nospa Tablet (Drotaverine) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

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Form

TABLET

Strength

40mg Drotaverine Hydrochloride

Manufacturer

Sanofi-Aventis

Estimated price

Price not listed

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What is Nospa Tablet used for?

  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Abdominal pain due to spasm (Bukhar se bhookh dard)
  • Gastrointestinal spasms
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Important warnings

  • Don't use Nospa Tablet if you have a rash from this medicine before
  • Have bad kidney problems
  • Have bad liver problems

Nospa Tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameNospa
Generic NameDrotaverine
Strength40mg Drotaverine Hydrochloride
FormTablet
Drug ClassAntispasmodic
ManufacturerSanofi-Aventis
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 180 - 350 approx
Packaging10 tablets blister pack

2. What is Nospa Tablet? (Nospa Tablet kya hai)

Nospa Tablet is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan for its antispasmodic properties. It contains Drotaverine Hydrochloride as the active ingredient and helps manage symptoms related to inflammatory or infection-related pathways. PakVita provides detailed information on Nospa Tablet's uses, how to take it safely, common side effects, and important safety notes in simple language.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Abdominal pain due to spasm (Bukhar se bhookh dard)
  • Gastrointestinal spasms
  • Menstrual cramps (Mensural Dard)
  • Painful bladder syndrome
  • Other spasm-related conditions (Dusre Spasm-Related Fayde)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Individuals with abdominal pain due to spasm
  • People suffering from irritable bowel syndrome
  • Those experiencing gastrointestinal spasms

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • If you have a known allergy to Drotaverine or any other ingredients in the medicine
  • Severe kidney disease patients should consult their doctor before use
  • Individuals with severe liver problems

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • Weight-based dose
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to dose skip karein. Double dose kabhi na len.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Don't use Nospa Tablet if you have a rash from this medicine before
  • Have bad kidney problems
  • Have bad liver problems
  • Have heart rhythm problems

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Feeling dizzy, Headache, Feeling sick
  • Breathing issue, Fainting, Severe swelling

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Certain heart medications
  • Other antispasmodics

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Severe stomach pain
  • Chest pain
  • Behoshi (fainting)

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Generic brandVariousDrotaverine
Alternative brandVariousDrotaverine

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10 tabletsRs. 180 - 350 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Nospa Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

A: Nospa Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: Nospa Tablet kitne mg ki hoti hai?

A: Nospa Tablet ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Q: Pakistan mein Nospa Tablet ka price kya hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Q: Kya Nospa Tablet pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Nospa Tablet ke nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-04-22 Last Updated: 2026-04-23

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Nospa Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

Nospa Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Nospa Tablet kitne mg ki hoti hai?

Nospa Tablet ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Pakistan mein Nospa Tablet ka price kya hai?

Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Kya Nospa Tablet pregnancy mein safe hai?

Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Nospa Tablet ke nuksanat kya hain?

Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.