Dica Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of arthralgia (joint pain). It helps in the formation of soft tissue around the joints leading to joint repair. It also reduces friction in the joints and also relieves pain and inflammation in conditions such as osteoarthritis.

Dica Tablet 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 common side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, and heartburn. If you experienced any such side effects that do 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.

Uses of Dica Tablet

Arthralgia (joint pain)

Benefits of Dica Tablet

In Arthralgia (joint pain)

Arthralgia is a condition with pain and stiffness in the joints that causes difficulty in movement. Dica Tablet helps in reducing this pain and stiffness. It also reduces swelling in the joints. Altogether, it helps in easy movement. Dica Tablet if taken at the start of symptoms of arthralgia might prevent further damage of the joints. This will help you do your daily activities more easily and thus improve your quality of life. Dica Tablet should be taken at the same time each day to get maximum benefits. You should continue taking it until your doctor asks you to stop.

Side effects of Dica Tablet

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 Dica

Nausea
Vomiting
Indigestion
Heartburn
Stomach pain
Diarrhea
Loss of appetite
Urine discoloration

How to use Dica Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dica Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Dica Tablet works

Dica Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Aceclofenac and Diacerein which relieve muscle and joint pain. Aceclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Diacerein is a proteoglycan synthesis stimulator which blocks the chemicals that cause inflammation and pain and helps in the building of cartilage (the soft connective tissue in the bones near the joints) in the body.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dica Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Dica Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Dica Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Dica Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dica Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dica Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

UNSAFE

Dica Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Dica Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Dica Tablet, 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.

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Quick tips

Dica Tablet is used for the treatment of arthralgia or joint pain.
It should be taken with food or as directed by the doctor.
It may take several weeks to see treatment benefits. Keep taking the medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Dica Tablet as it can increase your risk of stomach problems.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function, blood sugar level and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.
Do not stop taking medicine without talking to your doctor first.

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Patient concerns

There is a slight pain in my left ear from the last two days. There is no injury at all.just a slight muscle pain in the ear. I am worry that it will not be increase.

Dr. Vijay Verma

ENT

Appears as TM joint arthralgia Get one ent consultation

Hi! I have mild ear pain normally but when I chew something, the pain is vey severe.

Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan

ENT

It is most likely tempero mandibular joint arthralgia. Take soft diet and muscle relaxants

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References

Fidelix S.A, MaxwellT J, et al. Diacerein for osteoarthritis. Cochrane Systematic Review. 2014. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
ScienceDirect. Diacerein. [Accessed 22 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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