INTRODUCTION
ORCERIN 50MG contain diacerein which belongs to a group of medicine called anthraquinones. It is used for symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a disease characterized by degeneration of cartilage and its underlying bones within a joint as well as bony overgrowth. The breakdown of these tissue eventually leads to pain and joint stiffness. The joints most affected are the knees, hips, and those in the hands and spine.
It works by building cartilage (soft connective tissue around the joints) leading to joint repair. It also lowers pain and inflammation (swelling). The common side effects are diarrhoea, soft stools, abdominal pain, frequent bowel movements, flatulence, skin effects such as rash, itching, eczema.
Always take ORCERIN 50MG exactly as your doctor has told you. This medicine must be taken with food and try to take at the same time each day. It is not recommended for use in children and adolescents under 15 years. Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine. Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney disease, heart disease, liver problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
USES OF ORCERIN 50MG
- Used for symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis
HOW ORCERIN 50MG WORKS
ORCERIN 50MG works by building cartilage (soft connective tissue around the joints) leading to joint repair. It also lowers pain and inflammation (swelling).
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Always take ORCERIN 50MG exactly as your doctor has told you. This medicine must be taken with food and try to take at the same time each day. It should be swallowed whole with water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.
SIDE EFFECTS OF ORCERIN 50MG
SERIOUS
- Jaundice (yellowing of the whites of the eyes and skin)
- Changes in the color of the urine (from yellow to orange to red or even brown)
- Pigmentation of the intestinal mucosa
- Reduced consciousness or itching of the skin
COMMON
- Diarrhoea
- Soft stools
- Abdominal pain
- Frequent bowel movements
- Flatulence
- Skin effects such as rash, itching, eczema
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Diarrhoea:
Drink lot of fluid such as water or squash, to avoid dehydration. Do not take any other medicines without talking to a doctor.
Abdominal pain:
Try to rest and relax. Eat and drink slowly or have smaller and frequent meal. Applying heat pad or covered hot water bottle on your stomach. If still pain persists, speak to your doctor.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
ORCERIN 50MG is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
BREASTFEEDING
ORCERIN 50MG is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
ALCOHOL
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with ORCERIN 50MG.
KIDNEY
ORCERIN 50MG should be used with caution in patients suffering from active kidney diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.
LIVER
ORCERIN 50MG is not recommended in patients with active liver diseases. Before taking this medicine consult your doctor. Consult your doctor for advice.
ALLERGY
Do not take ORCERIN 50MG if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to diacerein or any other ingredients in this medicine.
OTHERS
Tell your doctor if you have or had a condition such as,
- Colitis, crohn’s disease
- Partial/complete intestinal obstructions or from abdominal pain
- Impaired function of urinary system
- Severe diarrhoea
- 65 years of age or older
INTERACTIONS
Talk to your doctor if you are taking,
- Laxatives such as rhein
- Antacids
- Diuretics
- Digoxin or other glycosides (used for heart treatment)
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