Drotikind 40: price, uses & cheaper substitutes
Prescription required (Schedule H)
Drotikind 40 contains Drotaverine 40 mg. Listed MRP is ₹43.36 for 10 (₹4.34 per tablet).
The lowest listed price for the same salt is ₹0.75 per tablet.
- MRP
- ₹43.36
- ₹ / tablet
- ₹4.34
- Pack
- 10
- Manufacturer
- Mankind Pharma Ltd
Same-salt cheaper options
| Brand | Manufacturer | Pack | MRP | ₹ / tablet | As on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drotaverine Hydrochloride Tablets IP 40mgJan Aushadhi | Jan Aushadhi (PMBJP) | 10 | ₹7.50 | ₹0.75 | 19 October 2026 |
| Dotarin 40 | Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 10 | ₹16.88 | ₹1.69 | 19 October 2026 |
| Drotikind 40 | Mankind Pharma Ltd | 10 | ₹43.36 | ₹4.34 | 19 October 2026 |
MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.
Same salt and strength only. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands. See all Drotaverine 40 mg brands, safety and side effects
What Drotaverine 40 mg is used for
- Stomach and intestinal cramps, including irritable bowel syndrome.
- Painful periods (menstrual cramps).
- Pain from kidney stones or gallbladder colic, along with other treatment.
- Spasm-related abdominal pain where a muscle relaxant is needed without a painkiller.
Frequently asked questions
What is Drotin 40 used for?
Drotin relaxes the muscle in the gut, bile ducts and uterus, so it relieves cramping pain – stomach cramps, IBS, period pain and colic from kidney or gallbladder stones. It does not treat the cause of the pain.
Drotin 40 before or after food?
Either. Drotaverine can be taken with or without food; taking it with a little food may reduce nausea.
Can I take Drotin 40 for period pain?
Yes, it is commonly prescribed for menstrual cramps, sometimes combined with mefenamic acid (as in Drotin-M). Take it when cramps start and see a doctor if periods are always very painful.
Drotin vs Meftal-Spas – which is better for stomach pain?
Drotin contains only drotaverine, a muscle relaxant. Meftal-Spas combines dicyclomine with mefenamic acid, a painkiller, so it suits pain with inflammation. Drotin causes less dry mouth and no stomach irritation from NSAIDs.
Sources
- Tata 1mg product page (MRP as listed) (19 October 2026)
- NHS – Buscopan (hyoscine butylbromide), nearest antispasmodic guidance (19 October 2026)
- NPPA Pharma Sahi Daam (ceiling prices) (19 October 2026)
- PMBI Jan Aushadhi Product & MRP List (19 October 2026)
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