Dycerin 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.

Dycerin 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.

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 level, 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 Dycerin Capsule

Osteoarthritis of knee and hip joints

Side effects of Dycerin Capsule

Common

Diarrhea
Urine discoloration

How to use Dycerin Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dycerin Capsule is to be taken with food.

How Dycerin Capsule works

Dycerin 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 Dycerin Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dycerin 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.

Breastfeeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dycerin 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 Dycerin 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

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

Liver

UNSAFE

Dycerin 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 Dycerin Capsule?

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

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Quick Tips

Dycerin 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 Dycerin 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.

Interaction with Drugs

Taking Dycerin 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

Pain in hip joint and kneejointy

Dr. Akshat Goel

Orthopaedics

Check your S-URIC ACID levels and Vitamin-D levelsalso do X-rays of hip and knee joints and share it

After chikengunia i feel stifness in my joints. Someone advice me to take glucosamine and dycerin combination. What do i do I feel tired also at the time of walking

Vipul Aggarwal

Get vitamin d checked and xrays done. Loose weight and stsrt quadriceps exercises. U should feel better wit that

Sir , She is my mother suffering from pain in knee joint & legs . She can't walk without help . Please sujest me for his batterment .please sir

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

Seems a case of osteoarthritis. Give her ossigen cap 2 twice, myostal cap 2 twice, apply mahanarayan oil daily on knee joints . calcium and vitamin D level should be checked. If no improvement is seen , undergo Xray of knee joints

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User Feedback

Patients taking Dycerin Capsule

Twice A Day

54%

Once A Day

43%

Thrice A Day

What are you using Dycerin Capsule for?

Osteoarthriti*

86%

Others

14%

*Osteoarthritis

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

67%

Average

33%

What were the side-effects while using Dycerin Capsule?

No Side Effec*

100%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Dycerin Capsule?

With or witho*

100%

*With or without food

FAQs

Q. What is diacerein used for?

Diacerein is used for treating swelling and pain in the joints due to osteoarthritis

Q. How does diacerein work?

Diacerein belongs to a class of medication call anthraquinones. It acts by blocking chemicals which cause inflammation and destruction of cartilage in the body

Q. Is diacerein safe?

Diacerein is safe when taken for an indication and at a dose strictly instructed by your doctor

Q. Is diacerein a steroid or painkiller?

Diacerein is not a steroid or pain killer

Q. What is diacerein with a glucosamine tab?

Diacerein is sometimes sold in combination with glucosamine for treating symptoms of osteoarthritis.

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References

Fidelix S.A, MaxwellT J, et al. Diacerein for osteoarthritis. Cochrane Systematic Review. 2014. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

Manufacturer/Marketer Address

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, B/2, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai – 400 026.

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