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Ostigard Plus Tablets is a slow-acting medicine used for treating symptoms of osteoarthritis affecting the hip or knee. It contains diacerein as its active ingredient. It belongs to the class of medicine known as anthraquinones.
Ostigard Plus Tablets should not be used by children below 18 years of age. Take this medicine as advised by your doctor for the prescribed duration. It is advised to take Ostigard Plus Tablets at the same time every day to gain optimum benefits.
There is limited information available about the effect of Ostigard Plus Tablets during pregnancy. Hence it is recommended to avoid the use of this medicine during pregnancy unless prescribed by your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan a pregnancy.
There is limited information available about the effect of Ostigard Plus Tablets on breastfeeding. Hence it is recommended to avoid the use of this medicine during breastfeeding unless prescribed by your doctor.
There is limited information available on the effect of the medicine on the driving ability of an individual. So it is advised not to drive until you know how the medicine affects you.
Drinking alcohol along with Ostigard Plus Tablets can increase the risk of liver damage. So it is important to consult your physician if you drink too often. It may be best to hold off on drinking alcohol until you have finished treatment.
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Symptoms of overdose may include diarrhoea. It is advised to have plenty of fluids and contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital. Also, carry the package of the tablet along with you for easy assessment of the severity of an overdose.
Take the missed dose when you remember but if it is time for the next dose then skip the missed dose. Do not overdose to compensate for the missed dose.
Diacerin has anti-inflammatory properties and works by blocking chemicals causing inflammation and slowing down the breakdown of cartilage. Thus, relieves pain and swelling and improves joint function in osteoarthritis patients.
No, avoid taking Ostigard Plus Tablets along with antacids, as it may affect the activity of Ostigard Plus Tablets. Keep a gap of at least 2 hours between these two medicines.
No, It is not a steroid. Ostigard Plus Tablets contains diacerein as its active ingredient that belongs to the class of medicine known as anthraquinones.
Ostigard Plus Tablets is used to relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis of the hip or knee. It decreases pain, improves joint function and reduce cartilage destruction in osteoarthritis patients.
No. Abruptly discontinuing the treatment with Ostigard Plus Tablets may worsen the osteoarthritis condition. You should continue the treatment even if you do not have symptoms and still complete the prescribed duration.
You need to take Ostigard Plus Tablets for as long as a doctor has prescribed it to you. It is usually prescribed for a long duration in order to get maximum benefit.
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