About DIACEREIN+DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE+GLUCOSAMINE
DIACEREIN+DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE+GLUCOSAMINE belongs to a group of medications known as ‘analgesics’ used to reduce the pain of osteoarthritis (OA). Osteoarthritis is a chronic (lifelong) joint condition in which glucosamine sulfate (a chemical found in the human body, especially in joints) gets reduced. When this chemical gets reduced, the cartilage breaks down and becomes thin, which causes friction between the bones leading to wear and tear (damage) of the joint tissues. Symptoms include pain, stiffness, inflammation of the joints, and reduced locomotion.
DIACEREIN+DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE+GLUCOSAMINE contains Diacerein, Dimethyl sulfoxide, and Glucosamine. Diacerein slows down the breakdown of cartilage and helps to reduce pain and swelling. Dimethyl sulfoxide reduces the inflammation of the joints. Glucosamine reduces the breakdown of cartilage and helps to repair joints. Together, DIACEREIN+DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE+GLUCOSAMINE can lower pain, swelling, and inflammation of the joints.
You should take this medicine as instructed by your doctor. The common side-effects of DIACEREIN+DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE+GLUCOSAMINE are headache, tiredness, nausea, abdominal pain, indigestion, onion-like taste in the mouth, diarrhoea, discolouration of the urine, constipation, and wind (flatulence). These side effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if any of these side effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.
It is not recommended to take DIACEREIN+DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE+GLUCOSAMINE if you are allergic to any contents of it, shellfish, or soya. Before taking DIACEREIN+DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE+GLUCOSAMINE, inform your doctor if you have glucose intolerance, liver or kidney disease, high cholesterol, asthma, bladder or kidney cancer, and vision problems. It is not recommended for use in children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. It should be used with caution in the elderly. Avoid alcohol consumption as it may increase the risk of side effects. DIACEREIN+DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE+GLUCOSAMINE may decrease alertness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you are not fully alert.
Uses of DIACEREIN+DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE+GLUCOSAMINE
Osteoarthritis
Medicinal Benefits
DIACEREIN+DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE+GLUCOSAMINE improves joint's movement and flexibility by helping in the formation of cartilage (the soft tissue that cushions the joints) and lubricating the joints. It helps to repair joints and slow down the progression of the disease. It helps to relieve pain, swelling, and inflammation of the joints. Pain relief and improved motility can help you to perform daily activities easily.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of DIACEREIN+DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE+GLUCOSAMINE
- Headache
- Tiredness
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Indigestion
- Onion-like taste in the mouth
- Diarrhea
- Discoloration of the urine
- Constipation
- Wind (flatulence)
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
DIACEREIN+DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE+GLUCOSAMINE may cause high cholesterol, so it should be used with caution in patients with heart disease risk. DIACEREIN+DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE+GLUCOSAMINE may worsen the symptoms of asthma. You may notice discoloration of urine and an onion-like taste in the mouth. However, these effects are mild and do not require medical attention. If you notice any changes in vision while using DIACEREIN+DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE+GLUCOSAMINE, inform your doctor immediately as this medicine may increase pressure in the eye.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: DIACEREIN+DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE+GLUCOSAMINE may interact with a blood thinner (warfarin), antidiabetic medicines (metformin, glimepiride, and glibenclamide, etc.), and antibiotic (tetracycline).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: DIACEREIN+DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE+GLUCOSAMINE should be used with caution in patients with glucose intolerance, liver or kidney disease, high cholesterol, asthma, bladder or kidney cancer, and vision problems.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionAvoid consuming alcohol while taking DIACEREIN+DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE+GLUCOSAMINE as it may increase the risk of side-effects.
Pregnancy
unsafeDIACEREIN+DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE+GLUCOSAMINE may cause harmful effects on the unborn baby, so your doctor may recommend DIACEREIN+DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE+GLUCOSAMINE only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
unsafeDIACEREIN+DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE+GLUCOSAMINE may pass into breastmilk. Consult your doctor before taking DIACEREIN+DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE+GLUCOSAMINE, your doctor will decide whether DIACEREIN+DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE+GLUCOSAMINE can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.
Driving
cautionDIACEREIN+DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE+GLUCOSAMINE may decrease alertness, so do not drive or operate machinery if you are not fully alert.
Liver
cautionDIACEREIN+DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE+GLUCOSAMINE should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. The dose may have to be adjusted by the doctor as required.
Kidney
cautionDIACEREIN+DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE+GLUCOSAMINE should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. The dose may have to be adjusted by the doctor as required.
Children
unsafeDIACEREIN+DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE+GLUCOSAMINE should not be given to children and adolescents below 18 years as safety and efficacy have not been established.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Include more glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, vitamin D, calcium-enriched supplements. Besides this, turmeric and fish oils can help in reducing inflammation in the tissue.
- Please do not go for heavy exercise as it may increase your joint pain in arthritis. Instead, you can do stretching, low impact aerobic exercise like walking on a treadmill, bike riding, and swimming. You can also strengthen your muscle strength by lifting light weights.
- In the chronic condition of arthritis or joint pain, including fish like salmon, trout, tuna, and sardines. These fishes are enriched with omega-3 fatty acids that minimum level of chemical called cytokines, which ramp up inflammation.
- Your sitting posture is important, especially when you have pain and inflammation conditions. Try to sit little as possible, and only for a short time (10-15 min). Use back support like a rolled-up towel at the back of your curve to minimize pain. Keep your knees and hips at a right angle. Besides this, you can use a footrest if required.
Special Advise
- Your doctor may advise you to regularly monitor blood glucose levels while using DIACEREIN+DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE+GLUCOSAMINE.
- Patients taking anticoagulant therapy should be carefully monitored during the treatment with DIACEREIN+DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE+GLUCOSAMINE.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis is a chronic (lifelong) joint condition in which glucosamine sulfate (a chemical found in the human body, especially in joints) gets reduced. The body uses this fluid to produce other chemicals required to make ligaments, cartilage, tendons, and the thick fluid surrounding joints. When this chemical gets reduced, the cartilage breaks down and becomes thin, which causes friction between the bones leading to wear and tear (damage) of the joint tissues leading to pain, stiffness, inflammation, and reduced locomotion. It causes the bone to rub together, leading to pain, stiffness, and other osteoarthritis symptoms. This disease can occur in any joint, but commonly affected areas of the body are hands, fingertips, knees, hips, spine, typically at the neck or lower back. The most common osteoarthritis symptoms include pain, tenderness (discomfort when pressing on the area with fingers), stiffness, and inflammation.
