Dicemac gm Tablet is a combination of three medicines. It is prescribed for treatment of osteoarthritis. It reduces pain and swelling by reducing inflammation. It also reduces friction in the joints and provide comfort during physical movements.

Dicemac gm Tablet may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. It should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. Take it regularly and do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by your doctor. You should not stop taking the medicine until your doctor tells you it is okay to stop.

Using this medicine may cause a few common side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, heartburn, and discoloration of urine. 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.

Uses of Dicemac gm Tablet

Osteoarthritis

Benefits of Dicemac gm Tablet

In Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints of your hands, knees, hips and spine. Dicemac gm Tablet helps you manage the symptoms of especially knee and hip osteoarthritis and restore mobility. Apart from this, Dicemac gm Tablet 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 Dicemac gm 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 Dicemac gm

Nausea
Diarrhea
Constipation
Indigestion
Heartburn
Urine discoloration

How to use Dicemac gm 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. Dicemac gm Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Dicemac gm Tablet works

Dicemac gm Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Glucosamine, Diacerein and Methyl Sulfonyl Methane, which treats osteoarthritis. Glucosamine and Diacerein 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 Dicemac gm Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Dicemac gm Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Dicemac gm Tablet 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

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

Liver

UNSAFE

Dicemac gm 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 Dicemac gm Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Dicemac gm 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

Dicemac gm Tablet helps in relieving symptoms of osteoarthritis.
It may take several weeks to see treatment benefits. Keep taking the medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Any of the side effects other than those mentioned above if occur, do consult the treating physician.
Let your doctor know if your symptoms do not improve even after two to three months of taking the medication.

Fact Box

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PAIN ANALGESICS

Patient concerns

Rheumatoid arthritis with osteoarthritis

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Orthopaedics

Please refer to a Rheumatologist

Feeling pain due to osteoarthritis

Vipul Aggarwal

Send me the X-rays please

User feedback

Patients taking Dicemac gm Tablet

Once A Day

80%

Twice A Day

20%

What are you using Dicemac gm Tablet for?

Osteoarthriti*

100%

*Osteoarthritis

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

67%

Average

33%

What were the side-effects while using Dicemac gm Tablet?

No Side Effec*

100%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Dicemac gm Tablet?

With or witho*

100%

*With or without food

Please rate Dicemac gm Tablet on price

Expensive

67%

Average

33%

FAQs

What are the storage conditions for Dicemac gm Tablet?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Can the use of Dicemac gm Tablet cause indigestion?

Dicemac gm Tablet may cause indigestion. Take it with or after food to avoid Indigestion. Talk to your doctor if indigestion persists.

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References

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