Diacerein is a medicine with anti-osteoarthrosis properties, improving the composition of the joints and preventing the degradation of cartilage, besides having anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, being indicated for the treatment of osteoarthritis, also called osteoarthroses or arthrosis.
This medicine is sold in pharmacies, found in generic form or trademarks, such as Artrodar or Artrolyt. It can also be handled in manipulation pharmacies, as per the doctor's prescription. Understand the main differences between pharmacy and handled medicines.
Diacerein is sold in capsules at a dose of 50 mg, and the box or bottle can be purchased at a price of 50 to 120 reais, however, this varies depending on where you sell and the quantity of the product.
What is it for
Diacerein is indicated for the treatment of osteoarthritis, or other degenerative joint changes, as indicated by the physician, since it reduces the inflammation and symptoms that appear in these types of alterations.
This medicine acts as an anti-inflammatory and stimulates the production of components of the cartilaginous matrix, such as collagen and proteoglycans. In addition, it has analgesic effect, relieving the symptoms of the disease.
The main advantage of Diacerein is to have fewer side effects than the commonly used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as stomach irritation or bleeding, however, it can take about 2 to 6 weeks to make the intended effects. Also check out other remedy options for treating arthritis.
How to take
The recommended dose of Diacerein is 1 capsule of 50 mg per day for the first two weeks followed by 2 capsules per day for a period of not less than 6 months.
Possible side effects
Some of the side effects that can occur with the use of Diacerein are diarrhea, abdominal pain, change in the color of the urine to an intense red or yellow, intestinal colic and gas.
Diascerein is not fattening, and this active principle usually has no direct effect on weight, however, due to the increased number of toilet visits in some cases, it may even contribute to weight loss.
Who should not take
Diacerein is contraindicated for persons with a history of allergy to the active substance (s) present in the medicinal product, pregnant, lactating women and children. It should also not be used by people who have intestinal obstruction, inflammatory bowel disease or severe liver disease.
