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Ostigard 200mg/50mg Capsule

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Product introduction

Ostigard 200mg/50mg Capsule is a pain relieving medicine. It is used to reduce pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis. It may also be used to relieve muscle pain, back pain, toothache, or pain in the ear and throat.

Ostigard 200mg/50mg Capsule should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. Your doctor may change the dose and time between doses according to your pain level and your needs. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by your doctor.

Some of the common side effects of this medicine include diarrhea, stomach pain, indigestion, flatulence, swelling of hands and feet, flu-like symptoms, and discoloration of the urine. If any of these side effects bother you or do not go away with time, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these side effects by prescribing an alternative medicine or adjusting the dose.

The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, liver, or have stomach ulcers. To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should first consult their doctors before using this medicine.

Uses of Ostigard Capsule

Benefits of Ostigard Capsule

In Pain relief

Ostigard 200mg/50mg Capsule gives relief from pain in inflammatory conditions that affect muscles and joints such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and back pain. Ostigard 200mg/50mg Capsule if taken at the start of symptoms of joint pain might prevent further damage of joints. It also helps manage toothache, or pain in the ear and throat. It works by blocking the action of certain chemicals that causes pain and swelling. By reducing pain, it improves the quality of your life.

Side effects of Ostigard 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 Ostigard

  • Diarrhea
  • Stomach pain
  • Indigestion
  • Flatulence
  • Swelling of hands
  • Feet swelling
  • Flu-like symptoms
  • Urine discoloration

How to use Ostigard Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Ostigard 200mg/50mg Capsule is to be taken with food.

How Ostigard Capsule works

Ostigard 200mg/50mg Capsule is a combination of two medicines: celecoxib and diacerein which relieve pain. Celecoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Diacerein is a proteoglycan synthesis stimulator which also blocks the chemicals that cause inflammation and pain and helps in the building of cartilage (soft tissue around the joints) in the body.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ostigard 200mg/50mg Capsule.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ostigard 200mg/50mg Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ostigard 200mg/50mg 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
UNSAFE
Ostigard 200mg/50mg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ostigard 200mg/50mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ostigard 200mg/50mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
UNSAFE
Ostigard 200mg/50mg 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 Ostigard Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Ostigard 200mg/50mg Capsule, 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.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • Ostigard 200mg/50mg Capsule helps relieve pain and inflammation in various conditions.
  • You may find that your pain is eased within a few days of taking Ostigard 200mg/50mg Capsule. If it still persists even after two weeks, consult your doctor.
  • Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease.

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PAIN ANALGESICS

Patient concerns

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One of my teeth is sensitive. It some times pains
Dr. Abhijit Gambhir
Dental Surgery
sensitivity has many causative factors for relief of pain you can take pain killers it will give temporary relief
fever and 2 months pregnant can take combiflan
Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat
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No take Crocin for pain relief
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References

  1. ScienceDirect. Celecoxib. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Fidelix TS, Macedo CR, Maxwell LJ, et al. Diacerein for osteoarthritis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2014;(2):CD005117. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Celecoxib. Sandwich, Kent: Pfizer Limited; 2011 [revised Sep. 2017]. [Accessed 24 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  4. European Medicine Agency. Assessment report for diacerein containing medicinal products. Diacerein; 2014. [Accessed 24 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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Name: Zydus Cadila
Address: Zydus Tower, Satellite Cross Roads,Ahmedabad – 380015 Gujarat, India.
Country of origin: India

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