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How to Take Papaverine and it's Dose


It comes as a tablet and capsule to take by mouth, with or without food. It also comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein or muscle.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Capsule- Adults: 150 mg 2 times per day. The dose may be increased to 150 mg 3 times or 300 mg 2 times per day.
Tablet- Adults: 100 to 300 mg in divided doses.
IV/IM- 1 to 4 mL is repeated every 3 hours.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

It should not be given in large doses and contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Papaverine

This medication is a vasodilating agent, prescribed for the relief from smooth muscle spasm, cerebral and peripheral ischemia (inadequate blood supply) associated with arterial spasm.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Papaverine

India :


International :


Para-Time SR
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