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Diacerein

Diacerein is a symptomatic treatment for osteoarthritis, used to relieve joint pain and stiffness in the affected area. Cartidin capsule is the one listed formulation of this ingredient.

Cartidin

Osteoarthritis

50mg

Diacerein capsules for osteoarthritis. It works by targeting interleukin-1, a protein involved in the inflammation and breakdown of joint cartilage.

From$0.62/ capsuleView

Key points

  • Diacerein is a symptomatic slow-acting medicine for osteoarthritis.
  • The European Medicines Agency has placed restrictions on diacerein use because of gastrointestinal side effects.
  • The only formulation in this catalogue is a capsule made by Sun Pharma.

What Diacerein is used for

Diacerein is listed for the relief of osteoarthritis symptoms, including joint pain and stiffness. It is taken as a capsule and is intended for ongoing management rather than immediate symptom relief. Osteoarthritis is the condition this ingredient addresses in the catalogue.

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