Orcerin Capsule
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt 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 | 4.5 |
User Reviews | 505 |
FAQ
What if you forget to take Orcerin?
If you miss a dose of Orcerin, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Orcerin Capsule Reviews
Orcerin 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.
Orcerin 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 Orcerin Capsule Works
Orcerin 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 Orcerin Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Orcerin is to be taken with food.
Benefits of Orcerin Capsule
- In Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the joints. Orcerin 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 Orcerin Capsule
- Osteoarthritis
Orcerin Capsule Side Effects
Safety Tips
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Orcerin is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Orcerin 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.
Liver
CAUTION
Orcerin should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Orcerin may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Orcerin alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Orcerin. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Orcerin is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Orcerin may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- It may take several weeks to see treatment benefits. Keep taking the medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
- Let your doctor know if your symptoms do not improve even after two to three months of taking the medication.
- Do not take Orcerin if you are suffering from diarrhea or are above 60 years of age.
- Exercise to strengthen muscles around the affected joint and manage your weight along with taking this medication.
- It may increase your blood sugar level. If you are diabetic, monitor your levels regularly.
- Orcerin helps relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis.
References
- 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.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
- Diacerein [Patient Information Leaflet]. Solan, Himachal Pradesh: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Fidelix S.A, MaxwellT J, et al. Diacerein for osteoarthritis. Cochrane Systematic Review. 2014.
- DrugBank. Diacerein.