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.
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.
