
Osticer 50mg Capsule
Written By Dr. Subita Alagh, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS
Last updated on 19 Sep 2025 | 03:31 PM (IST)
Osticer 50mg 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.
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Product introduction
Osticer 50mg Capsule 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 Osticer Capsule
Benefits of Osticer Capsule
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the joints. Osticer 50mg Capsule 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.
Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the joints. Osticer 50mg Capsule 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 Osticer Capsule
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 Osticer
- Diarrhea
- Urine discoloration
How to use Osticer Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Osticer 50mg Capsule is to be taken with food.
How Osticer Capsule works
Osticer 50mg 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).
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Quick tips
- Osticer 50mg 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 Osticer 50mg 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.
Safety advice

Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Osticer 50mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Osticer 50mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Osticer 50mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Osticer 50mg 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
Osticer 50mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Osticer 50mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver
CAUTION
Osticer 50mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Osticer 50mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Frequently asked questions
Osticer 50mg Capsule 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.
Osticer 50mg Capsule 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 Osticer 50mg Capsule 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 Osticer 50mg Capsule 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 Osticer 50mg Capsule 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 Osticer 50mg Capsule 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
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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:
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- DrugBank. Diacerein. [Accessed 07 Apr. 2020]. (online) Available from:
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- 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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