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Dicon 50mg Tablet

Written By Dr. Subita Alagh, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS
Last updated on 02 Mar 2026 | 12:39 PM (IST)
Dicon 50mg Tablet 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.
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General Information

Contains

Diacerein (50mg)

Marketer

Lupin Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C
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Product introduction

Dicon 50mg Tablet is to be taken with food. Take it regularly and at a fixed time each day. It may take few weeks for the medicine to work. Along with taking the medicine, exercise regularly to strengthen muscles around the affected joint and manage your weight. Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor.

It may cause few common side effects such as diarrhea or discoloration of urine. Regular monitoring of blood sugar level, especially in diabetic patient, is important as it may increase your blood sugar level.

Uses of Dicon Tablet

Benefits of Dicon Tablet

Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the joints. Dicon 50mg Tablet 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 Dicon 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 Dicon
  • Diarrhea
  • Urine discoloration

How to use Dicon 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. Dicon 50mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.

How Dicon Tablet works

Dicon 50mg Tablet 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).

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Quick tips

  • Dicon 50mg Tablet 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 Dicon 50mg Tablet 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Dicon 50mg Tablet.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dicon 50mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dicon 50mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving

Driving

SAFE
Dicon 50mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney

Kidney

CAUTION
Dicon 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver

Liver

UNSAFE
Dicon 50mg Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.

Frequently asked questions

Dicon 50mg Tablet is a medicine used for the symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis, which is a joint condition that causes pain, stiffness, and reduced movement. It helps improve joint function over time.
Dicon 50mg Tablet works by reducing inflammation in the joints and protecting the cartilage from further damage. It may take several weeks to show noticeable benefits, as it works gradually.
Yes. Rare but serious side effects of Dicon 50mg Tablet include liver injury, hepatitis, severe diarrhea with dehydration, skin rashes, and changes in liver enzyme levels. Seek immediate medical help if you notice yellowing of the skin, dark urine, or severe fatigue.
Individuals should not take Dicon 50mg Tablet if they have inflammatory bowel disease (like Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis), intestinal obstruction, liver disease, severe abdominal pain of unknown cause, or if they are allergic to diacerein or its ingredients.
If you develop diarrhea, stop taking Dicon 50mg Tablet immediately and contact your doctor. You may need an alternative treatment, and your doctor will advise how to manage dehydration or electrolyte loss.
The exact time Dicon 50mg Tablet takes to work is not known. However, you may start noticing results after 4 to 6 weeks, with the full benefit seen after a few months of regular use.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Anthracenecarboxylic acids

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Proteoglycan Synthesis Stimulator

Related lab tests

Calcium

Rheumatoid Factor IgG Antibody

Rheumatoid Factor IgM Antibody

References

  1. Fidelix S.A, MaxwellT J, et al. Diacerein for osteoarthritis. Cochrane Systematic Review. 2014. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  2. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  3. DrugBank. Diacerein. [Accessed 07 Apr. 2020]. (online) Available from:
  4. Diacerein [Patient Information Leaflet]. Solan, Himachal Pradesh: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd. [Accessed 25 Jul. 2024] (online) Available from:
  5. Nguyen GT, Le, NT, Tran HT, et al. Bioequivalence study of diacerein 50 mg capsules in healthy Vietnamese volunteers. Mahidol Univ J Pharm Sci. 2017;44(1):32-39. [Accessed 25 Jul. 2024] (online) Available from:
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