DESCRIPTION
DR 4 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is used to treat arthralgia (joint pain). It also provides nutrition to the joints which help in becoming them stronger. DR 4 Tablet may be taken with or without food. It should be used in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time. Common side effects of this medicine include nausea, diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, indigestion, and urine discoloration. These side effects are well tolerated. However, if they worsen with time, please consult your doctor. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any other health conditions. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. It is advised to avoid intake of alcohol while taking this medicine.
INTRODUCTION
In Arthralgia (joint pain) Arthralgia is a condition with pain and stiffness in the joints. DR 4 Tablet is a combination medicine that helps in the treatment of arthralgia. It reduces pain and swelling in the joints. It also reduces stiffness and helps in easy movement. DR 4 Tablet if taken at the start of symptoms of arthralgia might repair any damaged joints. This will help you do your daily activities more easily and thus improve your quality of life. DR 4 Tablet 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.
USE OF
Arthralgia (joint pain)
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. DR 4 Tablet is to be taken with food.
FACTBOX
Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::PAIN ANALGESICS
HOW TO USE
DR 4 Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Diacerein, Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride, Methyl Sulfonyl Methane and Methylcobalamin which relieve osteoarthritis symptoms. Diacerein and Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride are proteoglycan synthesis stimulators whereas Methyl Sulfonyl Methane (MSM) is a nutritional supplement. Together they help in building cartilage (soft tissue that cushions the joints) leading to joint repair. They also lower inflammation (swelling) of the joints. Methylcobalamin is a form of vitamin B which has pain relieving action.
EXPIRY
Long shelf life (1-2 years).
SAFETY ADVICE
– Alcohol : CAUTION – Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with DR 4 Tablet. Please consult your doctor. – Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Information regarding the use of DR 4 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. – Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Information regarding the use of DR 4 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. – Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – It is not known whether DR 4 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. – Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – There is limited information available on the use of DR 4 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. – Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – There is limited information available on the use of DR 4 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
IF MISS
If you miss a dose of DR 4 Tablet, 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.
COMMON SIDE EFFECT
Diarrhea | Constipation | Heartburn | Indigestion | Urine discoloration
ALCOHOL INTERACTION
CAUTION
PREGNANCY INTERACTION
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
LACTATION INTERACTION
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
KIDNEY INTERACTION
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
LIVER INTERACTION
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
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