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About Dica Tablet

ACECLOFENAC+DIACEREIN belongs to a group of medicines called Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) or pain killers used to reduce and relieve pain, redness, and inflammation (swelling) in patients suffering from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. Osteoarthritis is a disease characterized by degeneration of cartilage and its underlying bone within a joint as well as bony overgrowth. Ankylosing spondylitis is a rare type of arthritis that causes pain and stiffness in your spine. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system of the body attacks its own cells and causes damage, thereby causing joint pain with inflammation.

ACECLOFENAC+DIACEREIN is composed of two medicines: Aceclofenac and Diacerine. Aceclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Diacerine works by blocking the actions of a certain specific protein that causes swelling, pain, and degradation of cartilage at bone joints. So this ACECLOFENAC+DIACEREIN both in combination reduces pain and inflammation.

Take ACECLOFENAC+DIACEREIN as prescribed by the doctor. You can take ACECLOFENAC+DIACEREIN with or after food. You are advised to take ACECLOFENAC+DIACEREIN for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as nausea, vomiting, indigestion, heartburn, stomach pain, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and intense yellow urine. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Do not take ACECLOFENAC+DIACEREIN if you are allergic to it. Tell your doctor, if you are using any other medicines other than the ACECLOFENAC+DIACEREIN. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant/planning to get pregnant/breastfeeding women. ACECLOFENAC+DIACEREIN should be used with caution in bleeding disorders, kidney diseases, liver diseases, asthma, people who are in antibiotic therapy, and heart-surgery patients.

Uses of Dica Tablet

Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis

Medicinal Benefits of Dica Tablet

ACECLOFENAC+DIACEREIN is composed of two medicines: Aceclofenac and Diacerine belong to a group of medicines called Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) or pain killers used to reduce and relieve pain, redness, and inflammation (swelling) in patients suffering from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. Aceclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Diacerine blocks the actions of a specific protein that causes swelling and pain and reduces friction in the joints by building cartilage (the soft connective tissue in the bones near the joints) in the joints.

Directions for Use

Take this ACECLOFENAC+DIACEREIN in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it. ACECLOFENAC+DIACEREIN is to be taken with food, which helps to prevent any potential gastric irritation the drug might cause when taken empty stomach.

Side Effects of Dica Tablet

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Indigestion
• Heartburn
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea
• Loss of appetite
• Intense yellow urine

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take ACECLOFENAC+DIACEREIN if you are allergic to it. Tell your doctor, if you are using any other medicines other than the ACECLOFENAC+DIACEREIN. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant/planning to get pregnant/breastfeeding women. ACECLOFENAC+DIACEREIN should be used with caution in bleeding disorders, kidney diseases, liver diseases, asthma, and heart-surgery patients. ACECLOFENAC+DIACEREIN should be used with caution in patients having irritable bowel or other associated conditions of the gastrointestinal tract due to an increase in the risk of adverse effects. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking ACECLOFENAC+DIACEREIN as it can increase your risk of stomach problems. Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function, blood sugar level, and levels of blood components if you are taking this ACECLOFENAC+DIACEREIN for long-term treatment. ACECLOFENAC+DIACEREIN should not be taken with antibiotics since the risk of gastric irritation and persistent diarrhea is significantly more.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

ACECLOFENAC+DIACEREIN interacts with antidepressants (lithium), cardiac glycoside (digoxin), antibiotic (amoxicillin), antacid (aluminum hydroxide), corticosteroids (prednisone), anti-hypertensives (enalapril, lisinopril, losartan, candesartan, hydralazine), blood-thinners (warfarin).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

Patients affected with liver disease, bleeding disorder, kidney disease, asthma, irritable bowel disorder, heart disease, and alcoholism should not take ACECLOFENAC+DIACEREIN as it has a risk of causing derangement in the liver functions.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Consumption of alcohol with ACECLOFENAC+DIACEREIN is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of serious side effects such as severe gastrointestinal bleeding, dizziness, fatigue, weakness, rashes, and nausea, joint pain, fever. So please consult your doctor before taking ACECLOFENAC+DIACEREIN, if you have a habit of drinking alcohol.

PREGNANCY

• ACECLOFENAC+DIACEREIN is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative medicine based on the clinical condition.

 

BREAST FEEDING

ACECLOFENAC+DIACEREIN is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative medicine based on the clinical condition.

DRIVING

ACECLOFENAC+DIACEREIN may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

LIVER

ACECLOFENAC+DIACEREIN should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver diseases due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with alternative medicine may be required based on the clinical condition.

KIDNEY

ACECLOFENAC+DIACEREIN should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney diseases due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with alternative medicine may be required based on the clinical condition.