Spon 50 Tablet

Spon 50 Tablet is a combination of three medicines. It is prescribed for treatment of osteoarthritis. It reduces pain and swelling by reducing inflammation. It also reduces friction in the joints and provide comfort during physical movements.

Spon 50 Tablet may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. It should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. Take it regularly and do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by your doctor. You should not stop taking the medicine until your doctor tells you it is okay to stop.

Using this medicine may cause a few common side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, heartburn, and discoloration of urine. If you experienced any such side effects that does not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.

The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. Let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.

• Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints of your hands, knees, hips and spine. Spon 50 Tablet helps you manage the symptoms of especially knee and hip osteoarthritis and restore mobility. Apart from this, Spon 50 Tablet might help in joint repair if taken at the start of symptoms. Mild symptoms of osteoarthritis can sometimes be managed by doing light exercises, losing weight and by wearing a suitable footwear.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Dial Plus

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Indigestion
• Heartburn
• Urine discoloration

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Spon 50 Tablet is to be taken with food.

Spon 50 Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Glucosamine, Diacerein and Methyl Sulfonyl Methane, which treats osteoarthritis. Glucosamine and Diacerein are proteoglycan synthesis stimulators while Methyl Sulfonyl Methane (MSM) is a nutritional supplement. Together, they help in the building of cartilage (the soft tissue around the joints) leading to joint repair. MSM additionally lowers inflammation (swelling) of the joints.

• Spon 50 Tablet helps in relieving symptoms of osteoarthritis.
• It may take several weeks to see treatment benefits. Keep taking the medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
• Any of the side effects other than those mentioned above if occur, do consult the treating physician.
• Let your doctor know if your symptoms do not improve even after two to three months of taking the medication.

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