DICFAST 50 MG CAPSULE is used in the treatment of osteoarthritis. It lowers pain and swelling and helps the stiff joints to heal quickly. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines.

DICFAST 50 MG CAPSULE is used for relief from pain and stiffness of joints.

Uses of Dicfast Capsule

Osteoarthritis

Benefits of Dicfast Capsule

In Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the joints. DICFAST 50 MG CAPSULE helps relieve pain and reduces inflammation and swelling in your joints due to this condition. This will ensure that you have a better, more active, quality of life.
Additionally, you may consider simple lifestyle modifications such as regular exercise, losing weight, maintaining good posture while doing various daily activities, and wearing comfortable footwear. This will help you manage mild symptoms of osteoarthritis very effectively in the long run.

Side effects of Dicfast Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Dicfast

Diarrhea
Urine discoloration

How to use Dicfast Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. DICFAST 50 MG CAPSULE is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with DICFAST 50 MG CAPSULE. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

DICFAST 50 MG CAPSULE is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

DICFAST 50 MG CAPSULE is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether DICFAST 50 MG CAPSULE alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

DICFAST 50 MG CAPSULE is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of DICFAST 50 MG CAPSULE may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

UNSAFE

DICFAST 50 MG CAPSULE is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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₹7.95/Capsule

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Quick tips

DICFAST 50 MG CAPSULE helps relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis.
Exercise to strengthen muscles around the affected joint and manage your weight along with taking this medication.
It may take several weeks to see treatment benefits. Keep taking the medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
It may increase your blood sugar level. If you are diabetic, monitor your levels regularly.
Do not take DICFAST 50 MG CAPSULE if you are suffering from diarrhea or are above 60 years of age.
Let your doctor know if your symptoms do not improve even after two to three months of taking the medication.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Anthracenecarboxylic Acids

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Proteoglycan synthesis Stimulator

Patient concerns

Rheumatoid arthritis with osteoarthritis

Dr. Akshat Goel

Orthopaedics

Please refer to a Rheumatologist

Feeling pain due to osteoarthritis

Dr. Vipul Aggarwal

Orthopaedics

Send me the X-rays please

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References

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