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Medicine Details

CARTIDIN PLUS TABLET 100 MG/50 MG

Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Salt Composition: Aceclofenac (100mg) + Diacerein (50mg)

Medicine Type: allopathy

Introduction: In Arthralgia (joint pain) Arthralgia is a condition with pain and stiffness in the joints that causes difficulty in movement. CARTIDIN PLUS TABLET 100 MG/50 MG helps in reducing this pain and stiffness. It also reduces swelling in the joints. Altogether, it helps in easy movement. CARTIDIN PLUS TABLET 100 MG/50 MG if taken at the start of symptoms of arthralgia might prevent further damage of the joints. This will help you do your daily activities more easily and thus improve your quality of life. CARTIDIN PLUS TABLET 100 MG/50 MG should be taken at the same time each day to get maximum benefits. You should continue taking it until your doctor asks you to stop.

Benefits: Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. CARTIDIN PLUS TABLET 100 MG/50 MG is to be taken with food.

Description: CARTIDIN PLUS TABLET 100 MG/50 MG is a medicine used in the treatment of arthralgia (joint pain). It helps in the formation of soft tissue around the joints leading to joint repair. It also reduces friction in the joints and also relieves pain and inflammation in conditions such as osteoarthritis. CARTIDIN PLUS TABLET 100 MG/50 MG may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. It is best taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by your doctor. Using this medicine may cause common side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, and heartburn. If you experienced any such side effects that do not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them. The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. Let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.

How to Use: CARTIDIN PLUS TABLET 100 MG/50 MG is a combination of two medicines: Aceclofenac and Diacerein which relieve muscle and joint pain. Aceclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Diacerein is a proteoglycan synthesis stimulator which blocks the chemicals that cause inflammation and pain and helps in the building of cartilage (the soft connective tissue in the bones near the joints) in the body.

Safety Advice: - Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with CARTIDIN PLUS TABLET 100 MG/50 MG. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - CARTIDIN PLUS TABLET 100 MG/50 MG may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of CARTIDIN PLUS TABLET 100 MG/50 MG during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : UNSAFE - CARTIDIN PLUS TABLET 100 MG/50 MG may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - CARTIDIN PLUS TABLET 100 MG/50 MG is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of CARTIDIN PLUS TABLET 100 MG/50 MG may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : UNSAFE - CARTIDIN PLUS TABLET 100 MG/50 MG is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

If Missed: If you miss a dose of CARTIDIN PLUS TABLET 100 MG/50 MG, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Packaging: strip of 10 tablets

Packaging Type:

Primary Use: Arthralgia (joint pain)

Alcohol Interaction: UNSAFE

Pregnancy Interaction:

Lactation Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Driving Interaction:

Kidney Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Liver Interaction: UNSAFE