What is OSTEASE PLUS 50/750MG?
- OSTEASE PLUS 50/750MG contains Glucosamine and Diacerein which belongs to a group of medicines called other anti-inflammatory and anti-rheumatic agents
What OSTEASE PLUS 50/750MG is used for?
- OSTEASE PLUS 50/750MG is used for the relief of symptoms of mild to moderate osteoarthritis of the knee
- It is not indicated for the treatment of acute painful symptoms
- This medicine is not to be used for the treatment of any other areas of your body affected by osteoarthritis or to treat other types of arthritis e.g. rheumatoid arthritis
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Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:
- are allergic to glucosamine and diacerein or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine
- have kidney or liver problems
- suffer from diabetes (type I or II)
- have a known risk factor for heart (cardiovascular) disease
- suffer with asthma
- have joint swelling, warmth and redness, joint painfulness, persistent joint stiffness, pain at rest, pain in more than one joint, increased body temperature and decrease in body weight because they can be symptoms (signs of illness) of more serious diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus, gout, tumors
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine
- This medicine is not recommended for use in children and adolescents
- OSTEASE PLUS 50/750MG may cause drowsiness or sleepiness. You should not drive or operate machinery until you know how the drug affects you
Tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines such as,
- warfarin, dicoumarol, phenprocoumon, acenocoumarol and fluidione, used to prevent blood clotting
- medicines for diabetes
- tetracycline (antibiotic)
- aluminium hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide
- amoxycillin
- laxatives
- Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
- One tablet should be taken once daily
- It should be swallowed whole with water
- Do not chew or crush
If you take more OSTEASE PLUS 50/750MG
If you take more OSTEASE PLUS 50/750MG you must consult your doctor or a hospital.
In case of an overdose you may experience symptoms (signs of illness) such as
- headache
- dizziness
- disorientation
- joint pain
- feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting)
- diarrhea or constipation
If you forget to take OSTEASE PLUS 50/750MG
- If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember or in the usual time but do not take two doses in one day
If you stop using OSTEASE PLUS 50/750MG
- Do not stop using OSTEASE PLUS 50/750MG unless told by your doctor
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.
Glucosamine:
- swollen face
- tongue and/or pharynx and/or difficulty to swallow
- hives together with
- difficulties to breathe
Diacerein:
- diarrhea
- yellowing of skin and eyes
- increase in liver enzyme levels
Glucosamine:
- headache
- tiredness
- nausea
- abdominal pain
- indigestion
- diarrhoea
- constipation
- wind (flatulence)
Diacerein:
- stomach discomfort and pain
- nausea
- vomiting
- intense yellow urine
Glucosamine:
- rash
- itching
- flushing
Diacerein:
- allergic skin reaction
- Keep this medicine out of reach of children
- Store in the original package to protect from moisture
- Store at room temperature (15-25ºC)
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
- After first opening of the tablet container the product should be used within 6 months
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