Dycerin A 100mg/50mg Tablet


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Active Ingredient Aceclofenac (100mg) + Diacerein (50mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassPAIN ANALGESICS
User Rating4.7
User Reviews794

FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Dycerin A Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Dycerin A 100mg/50mg, 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.
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Dycerin A 100mg/50mg Tablet Reviews

Dycerin A 100mg/50mg is a medicine used in the treatment of arthralgia (joint pain). It helps in the formation of soft tissue around the joints leading to joint repair. It also reduces friction in the joints and also relieves pain and inflammation in conditions such as osteoarthritis.

Dycerin A 100mg/50mg 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 common side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, and heartburn. If you experienced any such side effects that do 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 Dycerin A 100mg/50mg Tablet Works

Dycerin A 100mg/50mg is a combination of two medicines: Aceclofenac and Diacerein which relieve muscle and joint pain. Aceclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (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 blocks the chemicals that cause inflammation and pain and helps in the building of cartilage (the soft connective tissue in the bones near the joints) in the body.

How to Use Dycerin A 100mg/50mg 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. Dycerin A 100mg/50mg is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Dycerin A 100mg/50mg Tablet

  • In Arthralgia (joint pain): Arthralgia is a condition with pain and stiffness in the joints that causes difficulty in movement. Dycerin A 100mg/50mg helps in reducing this pain and stiffness. It also reduces swelling in the joints. Altogether, it helps in easy movement. Dycerin A 100mg/50mg if taken at the start of symptoms of arthralgia might prevent further damage of the joints. This will help you do your daily activities more easily and thus improve your quality of life. Dycerin A 100mg/50mg should be taken at the same time each day to get maximum benefits. You should continue taking it until your doctor asks you to stop.

Uses of Dycerin A 100mg/50mg Tablet

  • Arthralgia (joint pain)

Dycerin A 100mg/50mg Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Driving  UNSAFE
Dycerin A 100mg/50mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dycerin A 100mg/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.
Alcohol  UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dycerin A 100mg/50mg.
Kidney  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dycerin A 100mg/50mg is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dycerin A 100mg/50mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Dycerin A 100mg/50mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Liver  UNSAFE
Dycerin A 100mg/50mg is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

  • It may take several weeks to see treatment benefits. Keep taking the medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Dycerin A 100mg/50mg as it can increase your risk of stomach problems.
  • Dycerin A 100mg/50mg is used for the treatment of arthralgia or joint pain.
  • Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function, blood sugar level and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.
  • Do not stop taking medicine without talking to your doctor first. 
  • It should be taken with food or as directed by the doctor.

References

  1. Fidelix S.A, MaxwellT J, et al. Diacerein for osteoarthritis. Cochrane Systematic Review. 2014.
  2. ScienceDirect. Diacerein.

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