Dico Plus Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to treat pain, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and acute musculoskeletal injuries. It is commonly used in back pain, shoulder pain, neck pain, sprains, and spasms.
Dico Plus Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food or milk to prevent stomach upset. Inform your doctor if you have any history of heart disease or stroke.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, indigestion, flatulence, decreased appetite, headache, and dizziness. Your doctor may also regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function, and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment. Long-term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.
Dico Plus Tablet should be used with precaution in patients with asthma and cardiovascular bleeding. This medicine is contraindicated for the treatment of perioperative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine as it may cause harmful effects to the developing baby.
Dico Plus Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is used for short-term relief of pain, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It can help relieve pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Side effects of Dico Plus 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 Dico Plus
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Indigestion
Flatulence
Headache
Dizziness
Decreased appetite
Vertigo
Rash
Increased transaminase level in blood
How to use Dico Plus 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. Dico Plus Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Dico Plus Tablet works
Dico Plus Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dico Plus Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dico Plus Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dico Plus Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Dico Plus Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Dico Plus Tablet may cause headaches, blurred vision, dizziness or drowsiness in some patients. This may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Dico Plus Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Dico Plus Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Dico Plus Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dico Plus Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Dico Plus Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Dico Plus 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.
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You have been prescribed Dico Plus Tablet to relieve pain and inflammation.
Take it with food or milk to prevent upset stomach.
Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.
It may cause dizziness, drowsiness or visual disturbances. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Dico Plus Tablet as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components, if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phenylacetic acid Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Interaction with drugs
Taking Dico Plus with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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What were the side-effects while using Dico Plus Tablet?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Dico Plus Tablet?
With food
50%
With or witho*
50%
*With or without food
Please rate Dico Plus Tablet on price
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67%
Average
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FAQs
Q. Is Dico Plus Tablet a good painkiller?
Dico Plus Tablet is effective in relieving pain and inflammation. It is used for various sorts of pain such as sprains, strains and other injuries. It is also helpful in various types of arthritis, gout, pain and inflammation following surgery.
Q. Is Dico Plus Tablet a narcotic?
No, Dico Plus Tablet is not a narcotic. It belongs to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) group of medicines.
Q. Does Dico Plus Tablet get you high?
No, Dico Plus Tablet does not get you high. It does not have an abuse potential (drug-seeking behavior) and does not cause physical or psychological dependence. However, if you do not feel well, consult your doctor.
Q. Can Dico Plus Tablet damage your kidneys?
Long-term use and high doses of Dico Plus Tablet may cause renal problems such as protein or blood in urine and painful urination. Patients who are at maximum risk of developing kidney problems include people who are dehydrated, have heart failure, impaired kidney function, hypertension, elderly, who are on medicines which cause excess urination (diuretics), or medicines which have significant impact on kidney function. Hence, for such patients kidney function monitoring is recommended.
Q. Does Dico Plus Tablet make you drowsy?
Dico Plus Tablet can cause drowsiness and also dizziness, fatigue (tiredness) and visual disturbances. However, it is not very common and may not affect everyone. If you experience these symptoms avoid driving or operating heavy machinery.
Q. What is the most important information I need to know about Dico Plus Tablet?
It is important to know that Dico Plus Tablet may increase your chance of having a heart attack or stroke. The risk is more if you take higher doses and have been using the medicine for a longer time. Also, taking Dico Plus Tablet may cause ulcers, bleeding, or holes in your stomach and intestine. These problems may happen without warning symptoms at any time during treatment and may even cause death. Therefore, if you encounter any such problems, consult your doctor immediately.
Q. Can Dico Plus Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
You should not take Dico Plus Tablet during the last 3 months of pregnancy as it may cause harmful effects on your baby. Use of Dico Plus Tablet can also lead to reduced labor (premature delivery). Hence, it is advised to avoid using Dico Plus Tablet during the first 6 months of pregnancy also. In some cases, Dico Plus Tablet may be prescribed in pregnant women only if the benefits outweigh the risks involved with its use in pregnant women. If not sure, consult your doctor regarding its use.
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