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Dandias Capsule is a drug indicated for the treatment of chronic arthritis. So what are the uses of Dandias Capsule, ingredients, how to use, what should be noted when using?
1. What is Dandias Capsule?
Dandias Capsule with the main active ingredient is Diaceherin, which is highly effective in the treatment of problems such as arthritis, osteoarthritis and many other diseases related to bones and joints.
Group of drugs: Belonging to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, analgesics, antipyretics, drugs for the treatment of Gout and bone and joint diseases. Ingredients: Each capsule contains the main active ingredient, Diaceherin, 50mg and other active ingredients, just enough for 1 tablet. Dosage form: Hard capsule. Packing: Each box contains 10 blisters x 10 tablets.
2. Uses of Dandias Capsule
2.1. Uses Dandias drug is effective thanks to the main active ingredient, Diaceheri, which works by inhibiting the action and production of proinflammatory and pro-catabolic cytokines IL-1 (including the outer part of the body). or inner layer of cartilage, inner or outer membrane of synovial membrane). Not only that, this active ingredient also works to stimulate the activity of transforming growth factors or extracellular substances such as hyaluronic acid, aggrecan, type II colloid, proteoglycan.
On the other hand, Dandias drug is also shown to be effective in preventing cartilage degeneration, and at the same time improving joint function significantly.
2.2. Indicated subjects The drug is indicated for cases of osteoarthritis, arthritis or many other diseases related to bones and joints.
Note: The drug is prescribed by a doctor, so patients only use it when instructed and prescribed by a doctor. Absolutely do not arbitrarily buy drugs and self-use in any form.
2.3. Contraindications Dandias Capsule is contraindicated in the following cases:
Absolutely do not use for patients with hypersensitivity, allergy to any active ingredients, active ingredients in the drug, especially is Diaceherin. Do not use the drug to treat children under 15 years old, because so far there has been no verification of the safety of the drug and experiments on this group of subjects. Care should be taken when administering the drug to patients who have ever suffered from intestinal disorders, especially colonic irritation. Do not use the drug to treat women who are pregnant and breastfeeding. According to tests and some practical cases, the drug can be excreted in small amounts in breast milk, so it will affect the baby.
3. Dosage and how to take Dandias Capsule
3.1. Dosage The dose of the drug will depend on the patient such as: Age, medical condition, immunity, body's resistance... Based on the above factors, the doctor will adjust and only the most appropriate quantification for each individual subject. Specific:
Usual dose: Take 2 times a day at breakfast and dinner, 1 tablet each time. Dosage for patients with renal impairment: Dosage should be reduced as prescribed by the physician when creatinine clearance < 30 ml/min. Note: When starting treatment with the drug, in the first 2 weeks, the patient should only use 1 tablet per day in the evening, after about 2 weeks when the dose can be gradually increased to 2 tablets / day. Because the ingredient Diacerein in the drug has the risk of speeding up the time it takes food to pass through the body's inner intestine.
The drug brings about a slow effect, so in the first 2 weeks, the patient can see that the drug works quite slowly, without much change. However, from 2 to 4 weeks of use, the absorption and tolerability of the drug is significantly improved through the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, patients should be persistent in use, should not stop taking the drug if there are no signs of progress in the first two months.
3.2. How to use Dandias is prepared in the form of hard capsules and taken orally. The patient should swallow the tablet whole with a little warm water, do not chew or crush.
3.3. Handling missed dose, overdose Dandias Capsule Missed dose: In case of forgetting to take a dose, the patient should take the supplement as soon as he remembers (usually 1-2 hours). However, if it is too close to the time of remembering for your next dose, you can skip the missed dose and take your next dose as scheduled by your doctor.
Overdose: There is no record of drug overdose, but if you take an overdose and discover unusual symptoms, the patient should immediately contact a doctor or go to the nearest medical facility for treatment. be instructed on appropriate handling, avoiding unnecessary risks.
4. Notes when using the drug Dandias Capsule
4.1. Side effects During the use of Dandias Capsule, patients may experience some unwanted side effects, but this condition will quickly disappear after a period of treatment or when stopping using the drug. Specifically:
Common: Abdominal pain, increased time for food to pass through the intestinal tract. Rare: Urine turns dark yellow (with long-term treatment). When experiencing the above phenomena, you should not be too worried but should monitor your body's expression and immediately report it to your doctor or medical staff for instructions on how to handle it appropriately and promptly.
4.2. Drug Interactions Like other drugs, when taking Dandias with other drugs, it is easy to cause interactions. Therefore, patients need to be cautious and careful when using them together during this time. In particular, it is necessary to avoid concomitant use of Dandias with drugs containing magnesium, calcium, salt, aluminum hydroxide, oxide... Because in the composition of these substances, there is a risk of reducing absorption. of drugs. In cases where it is imperative to drink together during drug treatment, patients should take them at least 2 hours apart.
We have just learned about the uses of Dandias Capsule and important information that patients should know. However, the above content is for reference only, to ensure the effectiveness and safety of the drug, you should consult a pharmacist or specialist before using.
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