DG Plus 50mg/750mg/250mg 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.

DG Plus 50mg/750mg/250mg 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.

Uses of DG Plus Tablet

Osteoarthritis

Benefits of DG Plus Tablet

In Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints of your hands, knees, hips and spine. DG Plus 50mg/750mg/250mg Tablet helps you manage the symptoms of especially knee and hip osteoarthritis and restore mobility. Apart from this, DG Plus 50mg/750mg/250mg 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 DG 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 DG Plus

Nausea
Diarrhea
Constipation
Indigestion
Heartburn
Urine discoloration

How to use DG 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. DG Plus 50mg/750mg/250mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How DG Plus Tablet works

DG Plus 50mg/750mg/250mg 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

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with DG Plus 50mg/750mg/250mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of DG Plus 50mg/750mg/250mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of DG Plus 50mg/750mg/250mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether DG Plus 50mg/750mg/250mg 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

DG Plus 50mg/750mg/250mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of DG Plus 50mg/750mg/250mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

UNSAFE

DG Plus 50mg/750mg/250mg 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 DG Plus Tablet?

If you miss a dose of DG Plus 50mg/750mg/250mg 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

DG Plus 50mg/750mg/250mg 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.

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Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

Stop all other applications. Cap. Itraconazole (Itrasys/ Canditral) 100mg twice daily for 2 weeks. Sertacide Cream for application twice daily for 1 month.Tab. Fexova 180 mg (if required in case of itching) The treatment has to be complete otherwise the condition will recur Blood Test- Blood Sugar Fasting PP & Serum Insulin Fasting and PP.

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Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil

ENT

Use Metrogyl DG+ gel for oral application (massage into the ulcer) after food, thrice daily Do not spit out or rinse mouth for 15 minutes

Can metrogyl DG forte used as local pain reliever in mouth ulcers and sores??? Does it relieve pain??

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

Do not take chlorhexidine gluconate, if you are allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any of the other ingredient of this cream, mouthwash or solution. Do not apply the cream to eyes or body cavities (e.g. Mouth, vagina, inner ear). Do not apply the solution vigorously over wounds or broken skin. Solution is inflammable. Do not use this while smoking. Consult your doctor before using chlorhexidine gluconate, if you are about to have surgery (contact with brain, inner ear lobe or meninges should be avoided).take becosule plus also twice daily for 15 days for mouth ulcersstop any guthka or chewing tobacco

I have bleeding problem in my tooth gum(Enamel) during brushing. When touching the gum, less bleeding takes place. How to overcome this problem. I'm using METROGYL DG Gel, Gum tone & Vantej paste during 6 mnths. I have cleaned my Enamel once. Should I follow these Pastes & gum lifetime? Will it affect, when putting clip for my teeth?

Dr. Rohan Bhatt

Dental Surgery

every 6mnth go for scalingstolin gumpaint apply to gum

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References

Fidelix TS, Macedo CR, Maxwell LJ, et al. Diacerein for osteoarthritis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2014;(2):CD005117. [Accessed 29 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
MedIndia. Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
ScienceDirect. Methyl Sulfonyl Methane. [Accessed 29 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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