Oa Plus Tablet is a prescription medicine that is used to treat arthralgia (joint pain). It also provides nutrition to the joints which help in becoming them stronger.

Oa Plus Tablet may be taken with or without food. It should be used in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time.

Common side effects of this medicine include nausea, diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, indigestion, and urine discoloration. These side effects are well tolerated. However, if they worsen with time, please consult your doctor.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any other health conditions. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. It is advised to avoid intake of alcohol while taking this medicine.

Uses of Oa Plus Tablet

Arthralgia (joint pain)

Benefits of Oa Plus Tablet

In Arthralgia (joint pain)

Arthralgia is a condition with pain and stiffness in the joints. Oa Plus Tablet is a combination medicine that helps in the treatment of arthralgia. It reduces pain and swelling in the joints. It also reduces stiffness and helps in easy movement. Oa Plus Tablet if taken at the start of symptoms of arthralgia might repair any damaged joints. This will help you do your daily activities more easily and thus improve your quality of life. Oa Plus Tablet should be taken at the same time each day to get maximum benefits. You should continue taking it until your doctor asks you to stop.

Side effects of Oa 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 Oa Plus

Nausea
Diarrhea
Constipation
Heartburn
Indigestion
Urine discoloration

How to use Oa 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. Oa Plus Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Oa Plus Tablet works

Oa Plus Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Diacerein, Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride, Methyl Sulfonyl Methane and Methylcobalamin which relieve osteoarthritis symptoms. Diacerein and Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride are proteoglycan synthesis stimulators whereas Methyl Sulfonyl Methane (MSM) is a nutritional supplement. Together they help in building cartilage (soft tissue that cushions the joints) leading to joint repair. They also lower inflammation (swelling) of the joints. Methylcobalamin is a form of vitamin B which has pain relieving action.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Oa Plus Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Oa Plus Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Oa Plus Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Oa Plus Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Oa Plus Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Oa Plus Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Oa Plus Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Oa Plus 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

You have been prescribed Oa Plus Tablet for the treatment of joint pain.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of being allergic to shellfish.
You will be asked to monitor your blood glucose level while taking Oa Plus Tablet.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any blood thinners like warfarin or if you have any scheduled surgery.
Do light exercise or take physical therapy to strengthen muscles around the affected joint and manage your weight along with taking this medication.

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PAIN ANALGESICS

Patient concerns

i have bilateral knee pain, it is osteoarthritis, what drug should i take

Vipul Aggarwal

send me the X-rays please medicines have got no role in knee OA

EARLY STAGE OF OA IN LEFT KNEE, JOINT STIFFNESS,PAIN IN JOINT, AS PER X RAY JOINT GAP IS OKAY FOR LAST 3 YEARS

Dr. Akshat Goel

Orthopaedics

Avoid squatting and crossed-leg sittingDo Quadriceps strengthening exercises and Cycling exercisesAsk treating doctor about Hyaluronic acid injection in knee

User feedback

Patients taking Oa Plus Tablet

Once A Day

80%

Twice A Day

20%

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

67%

Average

33%

What were the side-effects while using Oa Plus Tablet?

Heartburn

100%

How do you take Oa Plus Tablet?

With or witho*

100%

*With or without food

Please rate Oa Plus Tablet on price

Expensive

67%

Average

33%

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References

Combs Jr. GF, McClung JP. The Vitamins: Fundamental Aspects in Nutrition and Health. 5th ed. Westborough, MA: Academic Press; 2017.
Coates PM, Betz JM, Blackman MR, et al. (Editors). Encyclopedia of Dietary Supplements. 2nd ed. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press; 2010.

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