Boncerin Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Diacerein

Indications/Uses

Long term treatment for OA.

Dosage/Direction for Use

1 cap twice daily for at least 6 mth.

Administration

Should be taken with food: Take w/ or immediately after meals.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Patients under therapy w/ antibiotics. Patients w/ history of entero-colic disorder & irritable bowel syndrome. Intestinal & pseudo-obstruction; inflammation eg, Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Severe liver & renal disorder. Pregnancy & lactation.

Special Precautions

Concomitant use w/ laxatives. Renal function disorder. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn >15 yr.

Adverse Reactions

Diarrhea & epigastric pain; nausea & vomiting; pigmentation in recto-colic mucous; pruritus, eczema, cutaneous eruption.

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Drug Interactions

High fiber or phytates. Antacid which contains Al & Mg hydroxide. Antibiotic or chemotherapy.

MIMS Class

Other Drugs Acting on Musculo-Skeletal System

ATC Classification

M01AX21 - diacerein ; Belongs to the class of other non-steroidal antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Boncerin cap 50 mg

Packing/Price

3 × 10's

Boncerin

diacerein

Manufacturer:

Meprofarm