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Diacerein

Latest prescription information about Diacerein. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Diacerein
Pronunciation : dye-er-se-reen
Trade Name(s): 
India- Acer, Achquit-D, Alnamax, Alnamax G, Alnamax Gm, Altocerin, Ance, Arcerin, Arcerin-Gm, Arorinx, Arorinx-M, Arthcure-D, Arthocerin, Arthdia G, Arthromuv, Arthrovit, Artifit, Artrodar, Biojoint, Biostan-D, Cartidin, Cartiel D, Cartifact, Cartiglow, Cartimost, Cartirich, Cerin, Cerin Plus, Ceriwalk G, Compensate, Cosa-G, Daicart, Dalet, Danfix, Dcr, Dcr Plus, Dencerin, Deryn Ac, Deryn Gm, Diacer, Diacure, Dialeed, Diasim, Diasol, Dici, Dicimax, Diximax G, Die A, Die-Gm, Diez, Difirin Pl, Dims Gm, Diosteo, Diskare, Dn-Plus, Durajoint, Dycerin, Dycerin A, Dycerin Gm, Eljoint, Encerd, Ferine-50, Flexibel A, Flexibel D, Flextra D, Glocerin, Gudcerin, Hilin, Icerin, Icerin Gm, Jaizzy, Jaizzy Gm, Joincera, Joint D, Lecerein, Lecerein-G, Lecerein-P, Lefax, Lefax-G, Mycer, Mycer-G, Nucerin, Oa Plus, Orcerin, Ordi, Ordi-G, Orthobact, Orthocerin, Ortocer, Ostakair-D, Ostejoin, Osticer, Ostifin-G, Ostodia-G, Ostogard, Ostokind, Ostorin, Paclo-Gmd, Rasin, Regnx, Reset, Sycerin, Sycerin-G, Topcerin, Triple-D, Upkip, Vende, Wakfree, Zerine, Zerine Gold.
International- Art, Arthrovit Plus, Artrizona, Artrodar, Artroglobina, Artrolyt, Cartigen, Cartivix, Deserein, Diacerein Proel, Diaceril, Diatrim, Fisiodar, Flexibel-AD , Flexibel-D, Galaxdar, Glizolan, Idealite, Inflabion, Myobloc, Ostirein, Pentacrin, Sinbre, Verboril, Zondar.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : 
This medication is an anti-inflammatory agent, prescribed for osteoarthritis and chronic inflammatory arthritis.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): 


Hypersensitivity.

Pregnancy Category :

A B C D X
Category B : Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.


When it is to be taken : 
Osteoarthritis- Adult-PO- The recommended dose is 50 mg to be taken twice daily.
How it should be taken : 
It comes as a tablet and capsule to take by mouth, with food.
Special Instruction : 
* Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver, kidney disease, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
* Monitor complete blood count, liver function, and urinalysis regularly while taking this medication.
Side Effects : 
Diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting and intense yellow coloring of urine.
Other Precautions : 
* Avoid excess dosage.
Storage Conditions : 
Store it at room temperature (25 to 30°C), and in an airtight container.

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Member Comments ( 3 )
what is the dose and duration of treatment of this medicine in osteoarhritis?
(Posted by farukh, Pakistan Date : 12/17/2011 )
i am prescribed this stuff for a month @ 1 capsule (50 mg) following breakfast. I am 55 (male) and have some difficulty getting up from swatting position (the knuckles make some sound- knit..knit)
My urine color is now dark yellow and wonder if this side effect poses other dangers.

(Posted by HEALTH4WEALTH, India Date : 8/24/2011 )
Side effect of Diacerein is not clearly specified especially on Kidney and Liver
(Posted by Anumukt, India Date : 7/30/2011 )

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