Dik 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.

Dik 50mg Tablet 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 Dik Tablet

Osteoarthritis

Benefits of Dik Tablet

In Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the joints. Dik 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 Dik 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 Dik

Diarrhea
Urine discoloration

How to use Dik 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. Dik 50mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Dik Tablet works

Dik 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).

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Dik 50mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dik 50mg Tablet 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

Dik 50mg Tablet 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 Dik 50mg 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

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

Liver

UNSAFE

Dik 50mg 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 Dik Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Dik 50mg Tablet, 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.

Dik 50mg Tablet

₹13.5/Tablet

Dicon 50mg Tablet

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₹2.2/tablet

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Recartix DN 50mg Tablet

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₹4.38/tablet

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Articerin 50mg Tablet

Alchemist Life Science Ltd

₹4.4/tablet

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Ostorin 50mg Tablet

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₹7.5/tablet

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Ostease 50mg Tablet

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₹7.6/tablet

44% cheaper

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Quick tips

Dik 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 Dik 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Anthracenecarboxylic Acids

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Proteoglycan synthesis Stimulator

Interaction with drugs

Taking Dik 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

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Orthopaedics

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Feeling pain due to osteoarthritis

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Send me the X-rays please

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