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Ostivestin 250 mg Tablet
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Ostivestin 250 mg Tablet

Manufactured byZydus Cadila
ContainsUnivestin
Description
Ostivestin 250 mg Tablet is a blend of extracts of Scutellaria baicalensis and Acacia catechu. It is used to treat pain, stiffness, or discomfort in the joints. It is also used in the treatment of osteoarthritis (wearing and tearing of tissues in the joints). It works by inhibiting the action of chemicals in the body that cause swelling, joint discomfort, or rigidity. Thus it helps alleviate pain and stiffness, enhance flexibility, and support mobility. Ostivestin 250 mg Tablet shows common side effects such as nausea, stomach upset, and abdominal pain. These side effects usually subside with time. However, if they persist or worsen, consult your doctor for further assistance. Ostivestin 250 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take the tablet exactly as recommended by your doctor. Do not chew, crush, or break the tablet. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Avoid taking more than the recommended dose. Take it for the recommended duration for best results. Ostivestin 250 mg Tablet is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor about all the medicines (allopathic and herbal) that you take and about any medical condition you have to make sure this medicine is safe for you. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medicine due to the lack of safety information. It is not recommended in children below 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Ostivestin 250 mg Tablet

  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea
  • Fatigue

Uses of Ostivestin 250 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Joint pain or discomfort
  • Osteoarthritis
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    Ostivestin 250 mg Tablet starts showing its effect within three days.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Ostivestin 250 mg Tablet remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Ostivestin 250 mg Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Due to the lack of safety information. Ostivestin 250 mg Tablet should only be taken during pregnancy after discussing all the risks and benefits with your doctor.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is unknown if Ostivestin 250 mg Tablet passes into breastmilk. Hence, consult your doctor before taking the medicine if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid taking Ostivestin 250 mg Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Due to the lack of safety information. Ostivestin 250 mg Tablet should only be taken during pregnancy after discussing all the risks and benefits with your doctor.

Breast-feeding

It is unknown if Ostivestin 250 mg Tablet passes into breastmilk. Hence, consult your doctor before taking the medicine if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Other medicines

Ostivestin 250 mg Tablet may interact with certain medicines and alter the effects of either medicine or increase the risk of undesired effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines, including any herbs and supplements, before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Use in children

Ostivestin 250 mg Tablet is not recommended in children below 18 years of age due to the lack of safety and efficacy data.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose of Ostivestin 250 mg Tablet as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Do not take more than the recommended dose of Ostivestin 250 mg Tablet. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Ostivestin 250 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. It should be taken as prescribed by the doctor. Do not chew, break, or crush the tablet. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Take it at the same time every day for ease of remembering. Do not take more than the recommended dose.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Effect on sleep is not established

How it works
Ostivestin 250 mg Tablet works by inhibiting the action of chemicals in the body that cause swelling, joint discomfort, or rigidity. Thus it helps alleviate pain and stiffness, enhance flexibility, and support mobility.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

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Unknown

Classification

Category

Miscellaneous joint protective agents, Nutritional supplements for arthritis

Schedule

OTC

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK548757/
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Information on this page was last updated on 23 Aug 2022

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