Product introduction
GDM-OA Tablet 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.
GDM-OA 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 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.
Benefits of GDM-OA Tablet
Side effects of GDM-OA 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 GDM-OA
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Indigestion
- Heartburn
- Urine discoloration
How to use GDM-OA 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. GDM-OA Tablet is to be taken with food.
How GDM-OA Tablet works
GDM-OA Tablet 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
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with GDM-OA Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of GDM-OA Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of GDM-OA Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether GDM-OA Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
GDM-OA Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of GDM-OA Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
GDM-OA 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 GDM-OA Tablet?
If you miss a dose of GDM-OA 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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GDM-OA Tablet
₹26.8/Tablet
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Patient concerns
i have bilateral knee pain, it is osteoarthritis, what drug should i take
send me the X-rays please medicines have got no role in knee OA
Suffering from osteoarthritis knee getting deshaped, folded
Dr. Ullas Mahesh
Orthopaedics
u can consult me i will examine and reply regarding further management , do bring all your previous records will go thrpugh it and plan further management. focus diagnostic center 1213, 20th Main Road, Shivanahalli Circle, 5th Block, Beside Variar Bakery, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560010oa depending on severity we do graded treatment
Back pain in different times and I feel cut cut sounds in knee
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
it could be initial stage of OA in your knees. Get an X ray of your knees. For back pain do back strengthening exercise. you may do that at a local physiotherapy centre.
Hello sir I want to know that a heart patient with heart attack how many years oa days can live without any medicine sir please reply this
Dr. Nabajit Talukdar
Cardiology
depends on many things nowadays we can offer very good options
EARLY STAGE OF OA IN LEFT KNEE, JOINT STIFFNESS,PAIN IN JOINT, AS PER X RAY JOINT GAP IS OKAY FOR LAST 3 YEARS
Dr. Akshat Goel
Orthopaedics
Avoid squatting and crossed-leg sittingDo Quadriceps strengthening exercises and Cycling exercisesAsk treating doctor about Hyaluronic acid injection in knee
My wife is having early OA She is having stiffness and Pain in both the knee for last one month. She want to take hyalone injection. Please advise.
Dr. Akshat Goel
Orthopaedics
Yea, she can take it it's safe
Hello sir I am 20 year old male My doctor sent me for x ray of cervical and lumbar And found mild OA changes in c3 c4 and l4 l5 Plz help me what to do now
Dr. Mehtab Baig
Orthopaedic Physiotherapy
Send me x-ray and reports bothDo some exercises i will send youAnd hot formantation at neck
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Name: Vistran Pharmaceuticals
Address: H.No.16-148, Ground Floor, Beside Chinmaya School, Old Mirjalaguda, Medchal-Malkajgiri-500047
Country of origin: India
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