Cerifin Gm Tablets

Cerifin Gm Tablet contains a combination of Glucosamine and Diacerei. It is used to treat osteoarthritis of the knee and hip joint. It reduces the pain and swelling of the joint.

Cerifin Gm Tablet works by increasing the cushioning effect between the joints by reducing the friction, thereby making physical movements easy and pain-free. It should not be used for children under 18 years of age.

Dosage

Overdose

Excess of Cerifin Gm Tablet can cause adverse effects like headache, dizziness, confusion, joint pain, nausea, vomiting, severe diarrhoea or constipation. If you have taken too much medicine, then contact your doctor or reach out to the nearest hospital immediately.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed taking any dose of Cerifin Gm Tablet, then take it as soon as you remember. If it's already time for the next dose then skip the missed dose and follow the regular dosing schedule.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Glucosamine is a chemical substance in the body that is an essential part of your joints, including ligaments, tendons, cartilage and synovial fluid. It initiates the synthesis of synovial fluid which keeps the joints lubricated and provides better movement and flexibility. It stops the degradation of cartilage and improves its healing.
• Diacerein acts by blocking the actions of a chemical substance called interleukin-1 beta, which causes harm and destructs the cartilage, leading to a degenerative joint disease such as osteoarthritis.

Directions for Use

• Cerifin Gm Tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water.
• Take it at a fixed time for optimal results. Do not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Cerifin Gm Tablet during pregnancy?

There is limited information available about the effect of Cerifin Gm Tablet on pregnant women. Hence, pregnant women should not take this medicine to prevent any risk or harm to the unborn baby. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking during pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Cerifin Gm Tablet while breastfeeding?

Cerifin Gm Tablet should not be used by breastfeeding mother, as a component of this medicine passes into the breastmilk and may cause harm to the baby. Talk to your doctor if you are a nursing mother.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Cerifin Gm Tablet?

Cerifin Gm Tablet does not affect your ability to drive.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Cerifin Gm Tablet?

You should not consume alcohol while on Cerifin Gm Tablet. It can alter the effect of this medicine and may increase the side effects. Talk to your doctor if you have a habit of consuming it too often.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have any other joint disease/conditions to find out the exact cause.
• You have or had liver, heart or kidney diseases.
• You are an asthmatic patient.
• You are pregnant, you think you may be pregnant and breastfeeding.
• You have experienced diarrhoea due to Cerifin Gm Tablet earlier.
• You had an electrolyte imbalance or dehydration due to any other medicines in the past.
• Cerifin Gm Tablet should not be used in children below 18 years of age.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to glucosamine, shellfish, diacerein, rhein and substances with similar activity or any other components of Cerifin Gm Tablet.
• If you have or had food pipe or intestinal disease like ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease.
• If you have or had an intestinal obstruction or partial obstruction.
• If you have or had liver diseases.
• If you have or had stomach pain due to an unknown reason.

Side effects

• Headache
• Tiredness
• Drowsiness
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Gas
• Rash

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• When Cerifin Gm Tablet is used concomitantly with medicines used as blood thinners such as warfarin can increase the risk of bleeding.
• Cerifin Gm Tablet can decrease the effectiveness of anti-cancer medicine like doxorubicin, etoposide, teniposide when used concomitantly.
• Concomitant use of Cerifin Gm Tablet with antidiabetic medicine such as glipizide, glyburide and metformin may decrease the effect of blood sugar-lowering medicines, in patients with uncontrolled diabetes.
• Medicines used to treat acidity should not be used with Cerifin Gm Tablet as it can decrease the effect of this medicine.
• Blood pressure-lowering medicine like furosemide, benzthiazide and also the medicines used to treat heart failure like digoxin can increase the risk of irregular heartbeats, when used along with Cerifin Gm Tablet.
• Discuss with your doctor about any other medicines, herbal preparations and supplements you are taking currently to avoid any possible drug interactions.

Storage and disposal

• Store it at a temperature below 25°C in a cool dry place.
• Keep it out of reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can Cerifin Gm Tablet cause diarrhoea?

Yes, Cerifin Gm Tablet may cause diarrhoea, though not everyone experiences this side effect. Diarrhoea is the most common side effect of this medicine.

Do I need to take painkillers along with Cerifin Gm Tablet?

If the pain is severe and unbearable you can take painkillers for the first few weeks.

What are the side effects of Cerifin Gm?

Headache, tiredness, stomach pain, diarrhoea, nausea are a few common side effects that can be seen after taking Cerifin Gm. However, these symptoms are usually mild and resolve with time as your body gets used to the medicine.