Dosage regimen
Intravenously and intramuscularly
- For adults
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the average daily dose is 40-240 mg of drotaverine hydrochloride (2-12 ml of solution/1-6 apmul), divided into 1-3 doses per day intramuscularly
- In acute colic (renal or gallstone)
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40-80 mg (2-4 ml of solution/1-2 ampoules) intravenously slowly (injection time approximately 30 seconds)
NOTE:
With intravenous administration of the drug, the patient should be in a horizontal position due to the risk of collapse.