Dicosa: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Dicosa Benefits & Uses

Dicosa is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Osteoarthritis

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 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

Warfarin

Amoxicillin

Aluminium hydroxide

Bisacodyl

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 -

Drug Allergy
Diabetes
Asthma
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Allergy
Kidney Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Allergy

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 over 5 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 5 years ago

Does Dicosa cause constipation?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Dicosa may cause constipation. It is a common side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then try to take laxative such as Isabgol and eat less spicy highly fibrous food.

Question almost 6 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 over 5 years ago

Does Dicosa increase blood sugar?

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

No, Dicosa does not increase blood sugar but its possibility cannot be ruled out. It might affect your blood sugar levels hence if you are suffering from diabetes then you are advised to keep a check on your blood sugar levels on daily basis and notify your doctor in case of any fluctuations in your blood sugar levels.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Dicosa safe to use?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Dicosa is safe to use, if it is taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as nausea, abdominal (stomach) pain, and diarrhoea. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.