Dicosa

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Dicosa Information

Dicosa is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Dicosa depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.


Dicosa Benefits & Uses

Dicosa is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Dicosa Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage

Dicosa Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dicosa is used -

Severe

  • Yellow eyes
  • Yellow skin
  • Increased Liver Enzymes

Mild

  • Skin reaction

Common

Dicosa Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Dicosa safe for pregnant women?


    No research has not been done till date on the safety of Dicosa for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

  • Is the use of Dicosa safe during breastfeeding?


    In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Dicosa in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Dicosa is unavailable.

  • What is the effect of Dicosa on the Kidneys?


    Information about safety of Dicosa for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.

  • What is the effect of Dicosa on the Liver?


    So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Dicosa on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Dicosa will affect the liver or not.

  • What is the effect of Dicosa on the Heart?


    In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Dicosa on the heart, information on safety of Dicosa for the heart is unavailable.


Severe Interaction of Dicosa with Other Drugs

Dicosa should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Mild


Dicosa Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dicosa unless your doctor advises you to do so -


Frequently asked Questions about Dicosa

  • Is this Dicosa habit forming or addictive?


    Dicosa does not cause addiction.

Dicosa Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Dicosa


    Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Dicosa together with food.

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Dicosa


    Information about the interaction of Dicosa and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.


Frequently asked Questions about Dicosa

Question about 7 years ago

How does Dicosa work?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Dicosa contains glucosamine which is presumed to work by stimulating the synthesis of naturally occurring glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans in our body. Both of these are major components of joint cartilage as well as and synovial fluid and their synthesis may help in the rebuilding of cartilage which can provide relief to the patient from pain and inflammation.

Question almost 7 years ago

Can Dicosa cause joint pain (arthralgia)?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Dicosa might cause joint pain (arthralgia) if it is taken in more than the recommended doses, However, this effect is unharmful and reversible in nature and it resolves after discontinuation of this drug.

Question over 7 years ago

What is Dicosa?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Dicosa is a brand name of glucosamine and it is available in the form of a tablet and capsule. It is a dietary supplement and a precursor of glycosaminoglycans which is used to provide relief from symptoms of mild to moderate osteoarthritis.

Question almost 7 years ago

Is Dicosa a steroid?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

No, Dicosa is not a steroid. It contains glucosamine which is a precursor of glycosaminoglycans that is used as a dietary supplement to provide relief from symptoms of mild to moderate osteoarthritis.

Question almost 7 years ago

Can Dicosa cause weight gain?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

No, Dicosa does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing any unusual weight gain after taking this drug, then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

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