Cerin 50mg Capsule is used in the treatment of osteoarthritis. It lowers pain and swelling and helps the stiff joints to heal quickly. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines.

Cerin 50mg Capsule is to be taken with food. Take it regularly and do not stop taking the medicine even if you get better until that doctor tells you it is alright to stop. Along with taking the medicine, exercise regularly to strengthen muscles around the affected joint and manage your weight.

The use of this medicine may cause some common side effects like diarrhea or discoloration of urine. If these side effects do no go away with time or bother you, talk to your doctor. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.

To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking. Also tell your doctor if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels, especially in diabetic patients is important while taking this medicine, as it may increase your blood sugar level. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor first before taking this medicine.

Uses of Cerin Capsule

Osteoarthritis

Benefits of Cerin Capsule

In Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the joints. Cerin 50mg Capsule helps relieve pain and reduces inflammation and swelling in your joints due to this condition. This will ensure that you have a better, more active, quality of life.
Additionally, you may consider simple lifestyle modifications such as regular exercise, losing weight, maintaining good posture while doing various daily activities, and wearing comfortable footwear. This will help you manage mild symptoms of osteoarthritis very effectively in the long run.

Side effects of Cerin 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 Cerin

Diarrhea
Urine discoloration

How to use Cerin Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Cerin 50mg Capsule is to be taken with food.

How Cerin Capsule works

Cerin 50mg Capsule is a proteoglycan synthesis stimulator. It works by building cartilage (soft connective tissue around the joints) leading to joint repair. It also lowers pain and inflammation (swelling).

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Cerin 50mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cerin 50mg Capsule is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cerin 50mg Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Cerin 50mg 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

Cerin 50mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cerin 50mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

UNSAFE

Cerin 50mg 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 Cerin Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Cerin 50mg Capsule, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Cerin 50mg Capsule

₹7.19/Capsule

Orcerin Capsule

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

₹14.2/capsule

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Dycerin Capsule

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₹14.8/capsule

106% costlier

Hilin 50 Capsule

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₹15.8/capsule

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Dicewin Capsule

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₹12/capsule

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Lococerin 50mg Capsule

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₹16.5/capsule

129% costlier

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Quick tips

Cerin 50mg Capsule helps relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis.
Exercise to strengthen muscles around the affected joint and manage your weight along with taking this medication.
It may take several weeks to see treatment benefits. Keep taking the medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
It may increase your blood sugar level. If you are diabetic, monitor your levels regularly.
Do not take Cerin 50mg Capsule if you are suffering from diarrhea or are above 60 years of age.
Let your doctor know if your symptoms do not improve even after two to three months of taking the medication.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Anthracenecarboxylic Acids

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Proteoglycan synthesis Stimulator

Interaction with drugs

Taking Cerin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Acarbose

Brand(s): Diadose, Abacus, Disorb

Serious

Chlorpropamide

Brand(s): Diabinese

Serious

Glibenclamide

Brand(s): No Gluco, Diabnil, D Con

Serious

Gliclazide

Brand(s): Diabic

Serious

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Patient concerns

Rheumatoid arthritis with osteoarthritis

Dr. Akshat Goel

Orthopaedics

Please refer to a Rheumatologist

Feeling pain due to osteoarthritis

Vipul Aggarwal

Send me the X-rays please

User feedback

Patients taking Cerin 50mg Capsule

Once A Day

56%

Twice A Day

44%

What are you using Cerin Capsule for?

Others

50%

Osteoarthriti*

50%

*Osteoarthritis

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