Manufacturer: Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition : Diacerein(50mg)
Strip of 7 Capsule
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Reef 50mg Capsule is to be taken with food. Take it regularly and do not stop taking the medicine even if you get better until that doctor tells you it is alright to stop. Along with taking the medicine, exercise regularly to strengthen muscles around the affected joint and manage your weight.
The use of this medicine may cause some common side effects like diarrhea or discoloration of urine. If these side effects do no go away with time or bother you, talk to your doctor. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.
To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking. Also tell your doctor if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels, especially in diabetic patients is important while taking this medicine, as it may increase your blood sugar level. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor first before taking this medicine.
Diacerein is a medicine used to treat joint diseases such as osteoarthritis (swelling and pain in the joints). Following an EU-wide review of diacerein, its use has been restricted in order to minimise the risks of severe diarrhoea and liver problems.
Diacerein is entirely converted into rhein before reaching the systemic circulation. Rhein itself is either eliminated by the renal route (20%) or conjugated in the liver to rhein glucuronide (60%) and rhein sulfate (20%); these metabolites are mainly eliminated by the kidney.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Reef
Diarrhea
Urine discoloration
Due to the risks associated with severe diarrhoea: ...
Diacerein must not be used in any patient with liver disease or a history of liver disease. ...
Diacerein should only be used to treat symptoms of osteoarthritis of the hip or knee and it is not recommended for rapidly progressive hip osteoarthritis.
Reef 50mg Capsule is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Reef 50mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Reef 50mg Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Diacerein is a medicine used to treat joint diseases such as osteoarthritis (swelling and pain in the joints). Following an EU-wide review of diacerein, its use has been restricted in order to minimise the risks of severe diarrhoea and liver problems.
Diacerein may increase the hepatotoxic activities of Acetaminophen. The metabolism of Acetohexamide can be decreased when combined with Diacerein. The metabolism of Acetylsalicylic acid can be decreased when combined with Diacerein. The metabolism of Acyclovir can be decreased when combined with Diacerein.
Reef 50mg Capsule is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Reef 50mg Capsule, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Reef 50mg Capsule helps relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis.
Exercise to strengthen muscles around the affected joint and manage your weight along with taking this medication.
It may take several weeks to see treatment benefits. Keep taking the medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
It may increase your blood sugar level. If you are diabetic, monitor your levels regularly.
Do not take Reef 50mg Capsule if you are suffering from diarrhea or are above 60 years of age.
Let your doctor know if your symptoms do not improve even after two to three months of taking the medication.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Reef 50mg Capsule is to be taken with food.
