Diacose 50mg/750mg/250mg Capsule is a combination of three medicines. It is prescribed to treat osteoarthritis. It reduces pain and swelling by reducing inflammation. It also reduces friction in the joints to provide comfort during physical movements.
Diacose 50mg/750mg/250mg Capsule may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. It is best taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by your doctor.
Using this medicine may cause a few common side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, heartburn, and urine discoloration. If you experienced any such side effects that does not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.
The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. Let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.
Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints of your hands, knees, hips and spine. Diacose 50mg/750mg/250mg Capsule helps you manage the symptoms of especially knee and hip osteoarthritis and restore mobility. Apart from this, Diacose 50mg/750mg/250mg Capsule might help in joint repair if taken at the start of symptoms. Mild symptoms of osteoarthritis can sometimes be managed by doing light exercises, losing weight and by wearing a suitable footwear.
Side effects of Diacose Capsule
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Diacose
Nausea
Diarrhea
Constipation
Indigestion
Heartburn
Urine discoloration
How to use Diacose Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Diacose 50mg/750mg/250mg Capsule is to be taken with food.
How Diacose Capsule works
Diacose 50mg/750mg/250mg Capsule is a combination of three medicines: Diacerein, Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride and Methyl Sulfonyl Methane, which treats osteoarthritis. Diacerein and Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride are proteoglycan synthesis stimulators while Methyl Sulfonyl Methane (MSM) is a nutritional supplement. Together, they help in the building of cartilage (the soft tissue around the joints) leading to joint repair. MSM additionally lowers inflammation (swelling) of the joints.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Diacose 50mg/750mg/250mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Diacose 50mg/750mg/250mg Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Diacose 50mg/750mg/250mg Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Diacose 50mg/750mg/250mg Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Diacose 50mg/750mg/250mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Diacose 50mg/750mg/250mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
UNSAFE
Diacose 50mg/750mg/250mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Diacose Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Diacose 50mg/750mg/250mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Avoid forward bending and Avoid lifting heavy weight Do Hot Fomentation and apply Dynapar QPS spray and take Tab Myospas-D thrice daily and Tab Flotrip-forte thrice daily and Cap Nurokind-Gold twice daily Do Spinal Extension exercises
Avoid forward bending and Avoid lifting heavy weightDo Hot Fomentation and Spinal Extension exercisesApply Dynapar QPS spray and take Tab Myospas-D thrice daily and Tab Flotrip-forte thrice daily and Cap Nurokind-Gold twice daily for 5 days
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References
Fidelix TS, Macedo CR, Maxwell LJ, et al. Diacerein for osteoarthritis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2014;(2):CD005117. [Accessed 29 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: