Duraglide Max Tablet belongs to a group of medications known as ‘analgesics’ used to reduce the pain of osteoarthritis (OA). Osteoarthritis is a chronic (lifelong) joint condition in which glucosamine sulfate (a chemical found in the human body, especially in joints) gets reduced. When this chemical gets reduced, the cartilage breaks down and becomes thin, which causes friction between the bones leading to wear and tear (damage) of the joint tissues. Symptoms include pain, stiffness, inflammation of the joints, and reduced locomotion.

Duraglide Max Tablet contains Diacerein, Dimethyl sulfoxide, and Glucosamine. Diacerein slows down the breakdown of cartilage and helps to reduce pain and swelling. Dimethyl sulfoxide reduces the inflammation of the joints. Glucosamine reduces the breakdown of cartilage and helps to repair joints. Together, Duraglide Max Tablet can lower pain, swelling, and inflammation of the joints.

You should take this medicine as instructed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Duraglide Max Tablet are headache, tiredness, nausea, abdominal pain, indigestion, onion-like taste in the mouth, diarrhoea, discolouration of the urine, constipation, and wind (flatulence). These side effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if any of these side effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.

It is not recommended to take Duraglide Max Tablet if you are allergic to any contents of it, shellfish, or soya. Before taking Duraglide Max Tablet , inform your doctor if you have glucose intolerance, liver or kidney disease, high cholesterol, asthma, bladder or kidney cancer, and vision problems. It is not recommended for use in children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. It should be used with caution in the elderly. Avoid alcohol consumption as it may increase the risk of side effects. Duraglide Max Tablet may decrease alertness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you are not fully alert.

Duraglide Max Tablet improves joint's movement and flexibility by helping in the formation of cartilage (the soft tissue that cushions the joints) and lubricating the joints. It helps to repair joints and slow down the progression of the disease. It helps to relieve pain, swelling, and inflammation of the joints. Pain relief and improved motility can help you to perform daily activities easily.

Duraglide Max Tablet may cause high cholesterol, so it should be used with caution in patients with heart disease risk. Duraglide Max Tablet may worsen the symptoms of asthma. You may notice discoloration of urine and an onion-like taste in the mouth. However, these effects are mild and do not require medical attention. If you notice any changes in vision while using Duraglide Max Tablet , inform your doctor immediately as this medicine may increase pressure in the eye.

• Your doctor may advise you to regularly monitor blood glucose levels while using Duraglide Max Tablet .  
• Patients taking anticoagulant therapy should be carefully monitored during the treatment with Duraglide Max Tablet .