Artrodar 50mg Capsule

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Active Ingredient	Diacerein (50mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Anthracenecarboxylic Acids
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class	Proteoglycan synthesis Stimulator
User Rating	4.7
User Reviews	569

FAQ

What if you forget to take Artrodar Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Artrodar 50mg, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Artrodar 50mg Capsule Reviews

Artrodar 50mg 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.

Artrodar 50mg 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.

How Artrodar 50mg Capsule Works

Artrodar 50mg 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).

How to Use Artrodar 50mg Capsule

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

Benefits of Artrodar 50mg Capsule

In Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the joints. Artrodar 50mg 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.

Uses of Artrodar 50mg Capsule

Osteoarthritis

Artrodar 50mg Capsule Side Effects

Safety Tips

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

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

Alcohol ^CAUTION

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

Driving ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether Artrodar 50mg alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Artrodar 50mg 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}

Artrodar 50mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Liver ^CAUTION

Artrodar 50mg should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Artrodar 50mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Do not take Artrodar 50mg if you are suffering from diarrhea or are above 60 years of age.
It may increase your blood sugar level. If you are diabetic, monitor your levels regularly.
Let your doctor know if your symptoms do not improve even after two to three months of taking the medication.
Artrodar 50mg 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.