Dgdal Tablet


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Glomphy Pharma
Active Ingredient Diacerein (50mg) + Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride (750mg) + Methyl Sulfonyl Methane (250mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassPAIN ANALGESICS
User Rating4.7
User Reviews632

FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Dgdal?
If you miss a dose of Dgdal, 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.
Answer

Dgdal Tablet Reviews

Dgdal is a combination of three medicines. It is prescribed to treat osteoarthritis. It reduces pain and swelling by reducing inflammation. It also reduces friction in the joints to provide comfort during physical movements.

Dgdal may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. It is best taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by your doctor.

Using this medicine may cause a few common side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, heartburn, and urine discoloration. If you experienced any such side effects that does not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.

The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. Let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.

How Dgdal Tablet Works

Dgdal is a combination of three medicines: Diacerein, Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride and Methyl Sulfonyl Methane, which treats osteoarthritis. Diacerein and Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride are proteoglycan synthesis stimulators while Methyl Sulfonyl Methane (MSM) is a nutritional supplement. Together, they help in the building of cartilage (the soft tissue around the joints) leading to joint repair. MSM additionally lowers inflammation (swelling) of the joints.

How to Use Dgdal 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. Dgdal is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Dgdal Tablet

  • In Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints of your hands, knees, hips and spine. Dgdal helps you manage the symptoms of especially knee and hip osteoarthritis and restore mobility. Apart from this, Dgdal might help in joint repair if taken at the start of symptoms. Mild symptoms of osteoarthritis can sometimes be managed by doing light exercises, losing weight and by wearing a suitable footwear.

Uses of Dgdal Tablet

  • Osteoarthritis

Dgdal Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Dgdal during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dgdal is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dgdal may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Dgdal 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
Information regarding the use of Dgdal during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol  CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Dgdal. Please consult your doctor.
Liver  UNSAFE
Dgdal is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

  • Let your doctor know if your symptoms do not improve even after two to three months of taking the medication.
  • Any of the side effects other than those mentioned above if occur, do consult the treating physician.
  • It may take several weeks to see treatment benefits. Keep taking the medicine as prescribed by your doctor. 
  • Dgdal helps in relieving symptoms of osteoarthritis.

References

  1. Fidelix TS, Macedo CR, Maxwell LJ, et al. Diacerein for osteoarthritis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2014;(2):CD005117.
  2. MedIndia. Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride.
  3. Saturn Formulations. Diacerein, Glucosamine Sulphate Potassium Chloride & Methyl Sulfonyl Methane [Product Information].
  4. ScienceDirect. Methyl Sulfonyl Methane.

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