Cartilage Max50mg+750mg

Indication

Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Chronic low back pain

Administration

Should be taken with food. Take w/ or immediately after meals.

Adult Dose

Oral Osteoarthritis Adults: 1 tablet twice daily

Child Dose

Oral Osteoarthritis Children over 12 years and older: 1 tablet twice daily

Renal Dose

Renal impairment: CrCl (ml/min) Dosage Recommendation <30 25 mg daily.

Contraindication

Absorption of Diacerein is reduced if taken with aluminium and/or magnesium hydroxide antacid. Diacerein also increases risk of diarrhea if taken with l... View More

Mode of Action

Diacerein is an anthraquinone derivative that has been used in osteoarthritis. It is thought to act via inhibition of interleukin-1. Glucosamine stimula... View More

Precaution

Caution should be practiced when administering Diacerein + Glucosamine Sulphate in those patients who are allergic to Glucosamine and/or Diacerein or to... View More

Side Effect

Diarrhea, constipation, epigastric pain, heart burn, nausea, vomiting, headache, skin rashes, drowsiness, intense yellow coloring of urine.

Interaction

Diacerein: Decreased absorption with aluminium and/or magnesium hydroxide antacids. Increased risk of diarrhoea with laxatives, antibiotics. Avoid co-ad... View More