ARTRODAR
DIACEREIN · by HIGHNOON
Composition
Cap 50 mg: Diacerein 50 mg.
Indications & Dosage
Pain and inflammation associated with degenerative joint diseases such as osteoarthritis & related diseases: Adults: 1 cap twice daily. Children: Not recom-mended.
Contraindications
History of hypersensitivity to anthraquinone derivatives, pregnancy, kidney dysfunct
Precautions
Not to be taken concomitantly with laxatives. Reduce dose in patients with renal insufficiency. Monitor CBC, LFT and urine analysis every 6 months
Interactions
Aluminium and magnesium containing antacids.
Pregnancy
Avoid
Lactation
Caution advised
Side Effects
Accelerated intestinal transit time with diarrhoea, loose or soft stools within the 1st few days of therapy, urine discolouration, rash, pruritus, epigastric pain,