Diacerein + Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride + Methyl Sulfonyl Methane + Methylcobalamin

Dosage Forms Available

• Diacerein + Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride + Methyl Sulfonyl Methane + Methylcobalamin is available for use via oral route in the form of tablets and capsules.

• This combination may also be available as a powder that can be mixed with water to form an oral solution.

Age and Dose Restrictions

• This combination is typically prescribed for adults.

• It may not be suitable for children or adolescents due to insufficient data on safety and efficacy in this age group.

Contraindications

• This combination is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.

• Patients with severe liver disease or renal impairment should not use this medicine.

• It is also contraindicated in individuals with certain metabolic disorders that could be exacerbated by vitamin B12, like Leber's disease.

Other Medications to Avoid

• Diacerein + Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride + Methyl Sulfonyl Methane + Methylcobalamin may interact with anticoagulants (like warfarin) and certain diabetes medications (like metformin and glibenclamide).

• Always inform your doctor about all other medications you are taking concomitantly before starting this combination.

Overdose and Missed Dose

• An overdose of this combination may cause increased side effects such as stomach upset, nausea, and diarrhoea. If overdose is suspected, seek medical attention immediately.

• If you forget to take a dose of this medication, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it's close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule.

Management of Side Effects

Most side effects of this medication are temporary and tend to resolve once the body adjusts to the medicine or upon discontinuation. However, if you experience any severe side effects, consult your doctor immediately.

• Drinking plenty of water can help alleviate some of the gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea and diarrhoea.

• If this medicine causes dizziness or sleepiness, avoid activities that require alertness until you know how the medicine affects you.

Use in Driving and Operating Machinery

• This combination may cause dizziness or sleepiness in some individuals. If affected, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until you are sure you can perform such activities safely.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• It may not be safe to use this combination during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Therefore, it should be used only if prescribed by your doctor after weighing the benefits against any potential risks.

Caution in Other Conditions

• This medicine should be used with caution in patients with pre-existing diabetes, as it may affect blood sugar levels. Regular monitoring of blood glucose is advisable.

• Caution is also advised for patients with liver disease or renal impairment, as this medication may affect liver function tests and kidney function respectively.

Special Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations

• For managing osteoarthritis, maintaining a healthy weight can help reduce pressure on weight-bearing joints like the knees

• Regular, gentle exercise can improve joint flexibility and reduce stiffness.

• A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish and flaxseeds, may help reduce inflammation associated with arthritis.