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Konicmax is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic drug, the main ingredient is Diacerein, content of 50mg, prepared in the form of tablets. Patients can refer to the article below for more detailed information about the drug Konicmax.
1. Indications and uses of the drug Konicmax
Konicmax is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic drug whose main ingredient is Diacerein. Konicmax is indicated in the following cases:Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis. Active ingredient Diacerein is an anti-osteoarthritis drug with anti-inflammatory effects. The drug is well tolerated in the stomach because it does not inhibit prostaglandin synthesis.
Through clinical studies, there was a significant reduction in pain and improved joint function with Diacerein compared with placebo during 1 month of treatment.
2. Dosage - How to take Konicmax
Dosage and time of taking Konicmax for each specific case as prescribed by the treating doctor. Here is the reference dose:
Adults: Take Konicmax 02 tablets a day, divided into 2 times, during meals. Renal Impairment: Renal function should be assessed frequently during dosing and halved in patients with creatinine clearance less than 30 ml/min.
3. Contraindications to the use of the drug Konicmax
Patients with a history of hypersensitivity or irritation to the active ingredient Diacerein and other ingredients of Konicmax. The patient has a history of hypersensitivity or irritation to anthraquinone derivatives.
4. Undesirable effects when using the drug Konicmax
Common adverse effects of treatment with Konicmax are rapid increase in intestinal transit time and abdominal pain. These symptoms may appear within the first few days of treatment and, in most cases, they resolve on their own with continued treatment. In the process of taking Konicmax can make the urine darker yellow. If you experience any unwanted effects during the course of taking the drug, please notify your doctor for advice and timely treatment.
5. Notes when using Konicmax
Notes when using Konicmax are as follows:
Konicmax should not be prescribed to children under 15 years of age, because there are no clinical studies in this age group. Concomitant use of Konicmax with laxatives is not recommended. Concomitant use of Konicmax with drugs containing aluminum, calcium and magnesium salts, oxides or hydroxides is not recommended, as they reduce the absorption of Diacerein. If used in combination, take this medicine at a time more than 2 hours after taking Konicmax. Konicmax should not be used during pregnancy and lactation, as it has been reported in clinical studies that small amounts of diacerein derivatives pass into breast milk.
6. Overdose or missed dose of Konicmax, what should you do?
Konicmax drug overdose: If it is an emergency, immediately call 911 or go to the nearest local health station for timely monitoring and treatment. Missed dose of Konicmax: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if the missed dose of Konicmax is close to the next dose, skip it and take your next dose at the scheduled time and do not double the dose prescribed. Konicmax is a drug for the treatment of degenerative diseases and osteoarthritis. To ensure safe drug use, you follow your doctor's instructions and if you have any questions about the drug or immediately contact a specialist for advice and answers.
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