Pointy Capsule 50 mg (Diacerein)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 50∼100mg of diacerein orally after meals, divided into 1∼2 doses per day. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to symptoms. For patients with a history of loose stools or diarrhea, an initial dose of 50mg once daily for the first 2-4 weeks is recommended, followed by 50mg twice daily.

This medication should not be used by patients with inflammatory bowel disease. It should also be avoided in cases of intestinal obstruction syndrome or unexplained abdominal pain. Patients allergic to this medication, its components, or Rhein-class drugs are prohibited from taking it. Patients with liver disease or a history of liver disease should also not use this medication. Children under 15 years of age should not take this medication. Patients with a history of small intestine or colon disease should use this medication cautiously. Pregnant or breastfeeding women also need to be careful when taking this medication. Seniors aged 65 years and older should reduce their dosage, and those who have allergies or hypersensitivity to the yellow No. 5 dye contained in this medication should also take caution. The use of this medication may cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, loose stools, and abdominal pain. Prolonged use may lead to serious gastrointestinal problems such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, or perforation, and rarely, pigmentation may occur in the rectal mucosa. Severe diarrhea can cause dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, so caution is required. Skin symptoms such as itching, rash, and eczema may occur frequently. Liver function may be affected, resulting in elevated liver enzyme levels, so liver health should be monitored. If taking this medication for an extended period, it should be done under a doctor's guidance. If diarrhea occurs, stop taking it immediately and consult a doctor, and avoid taking it with laxatives. If signs of liver damage appear, stop taking it immediately and follow your doctor's instructions, and exercise caution when taken with other medications that may burden the liver. Additionally, it is advisable to limit alcohol consumption while using this medication. Taking this medication with antacids containing calcium, magnesium, aluminum, or salt may interfere with the absorption of this medication, so there should be a minimum interval of 2 hours between this medication and others. When taken with diuretics, there is a risk of increased diuretic effect, leading to dehydration and hypokalemia, so caution is needed. There is also an increased risk of arrhythmias when taken with cardiac glycosides. Animal experiments during pregnancy have reported delays in fetal bone formation, and the effects on humans are not definitive, but small amounts may be transmitted through breast milk, so it is advisable for pregnant and breastfeeding women to avoid taking this medication. In case of overdose, severe diarrhea may occur, and appropriate treatment such as electrolyte supplementation should be received.

Diarrhea, loose stools, abdominal pain, gastrointestinal disorders (bleeding, ulcers, and perforation), pigmentation of the rectal mucosa, itching, rash, eczema, elevated serum liver enzymes, severe diarrhea

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to avoid exposure to air or light. This helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication and prevents deterioration.

Appearance

Hard capsules with yellowish brown contents in the upper part and light yellow in the lower part.

Package unit

<Domestic> 30 capsules/bottle, 500 capsules/bottle <Export> 30 capsules (10 capsules/PTP x 3)