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Last Updated Sep 30, 2024 | 4:52 PM IST

DIONINDON 16MG TABLET is used to treat acute or short-term painful conditions in adults. Secondly, due to its antitussive properties, it can also be used to treat dry cough. It contains Ethylmorphine, which has both analgesic and antitussive properties. As an analgesic, it works by preventing pain signal transmission along the nerves to the brain. When used as an antitussive medicine, it also lowers activity in the brain's area, which produces coughing.

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Zydus Cadila

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

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About DIONINDON 16MG TABLET

DIONINDON 16MG TABLET is an opioid analgesic medicine. It is used to treat acute or short-term painful conditions in adults. Secondly, due to its antitussive properties, it can also be used to treat dry cough. Pain is a widely used term to describe an unpleasant feeling or discomfort. It ranges from mild to severe. A dry cough means it's tickly and doesn't produce any phlegm (thick mucus). 

DIONINDON 16MG TABLET contains Ethylmorphine, which has both analgesic and antitussive properties. As an analgesic, it works by preventing pain signal transmission along the nerves to the brain. When used as an antitussive medicine, it also lowers activity in the brain's area, which produces coughing.

DIONINDON 16MG TABLET may cause side effects such as constipation, nausea, vomiting, feeling sleepy, confusion, dizziness, withdrawal symptoms, restlessness, vertigo, dry mouth, and headaches. These side effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if these side effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor immediately.

Avoid taking it and immediately inform your doctor if you are allergic to DIONINDON 16MG TABLET or its components. Before taking DIONINDON 16MG TABLET, keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you are taking to rule out any side effects. This medicine is not recommended for children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. It should be used with caution in elderly patients.

Uses of DIONINDON 16MG TABLET

Treatment of Pain and Dry cough

Medicinal Benefits

DIONINDON 16MG TABLET contains Ethylmorphine, which is used to treat acute or short-term painful conditions in adults. On the other hand, it can also use to treat dry cough. As an analgesic, it works by preventing pain signal transmission along the nerves to the brain. When used as an antitussive medicine, it also lowers activity in the brain's area, which produces coughing.

Directions for Use

Take DIONINDON 16MG TABLET as prescribed by your doctor. Do not chew or crush the medicine.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of DIONINDON 16MG TABLET

  • Constipation
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Dizziness
  • Confusion
  • Vertigo
  • Dry mouth
  • Headache
  • Withdrawal symptoms

Drug Warnings

Avoid taking it and immediately inform your doctor if you are allergic to DIONINDON 16MG TABLET or its components. Before taking DIONINDON 16MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have hypothyroidism, adrenocortical insufficiency, asthma, impaired liver or kidney function, prostatic hyperplasia, hypotension, shock, inflammatory or obstructive bowel disorders, or myasthenia gravis. DIONINDON 16MG TABLET is a habit-forming drug, so there is a risk of dependence on DIONINDON 16MG TABLET. Hence, do not stop taking DIONINDON 16MG TABLET on your own as it may cause withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, increased heart rate, or tremors. It should be used with caution in elderly patients. Avoid the consumption of alcohol as it may increase the risk of side effects. DIONINDON 16MG TABLET may cause dizziness or drowsiness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you are not fully alert. Taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) and DIONINDON 16MG TABLET is not recommended simultaneously. If you are a pregnant or breastfeeding mother, inform your doctor before taking DIONINDON 16MG TABLET. DIONINDON 16MG TABLET is contraindicated in patients with respiratory depression, COPD, and asthma. Acute alcoholism, convulsive disorders, head injuries, comatose patients, and raised intracranial pressure.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: DIONINDON 16MG TABLET is known to interact with medicines used to relieve anxiety (e.g. lorazepam, diazepam, alprazolam), anticonvulsant medication (e.g. pregabalin), an atypical antipsychotic medication (e.g. quetiapine), narcotic analgesic medication (e.g. oxycodone), and medicines used to treat depression (e.g. linezolid, moclobemide, selegiline).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid the consumption of alcohol, as it may increase dizziness and the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.

Drug-Disease Interactions: DIONINDON 16MG TABLET should not be used in patients with impaired GI motility, infectious diarrhoea, liver disease, prematurity, acute alcohol intoxication, drug dependence, gastrointestinal obstruction, hypotension, intracranial pressure and respiratory depression.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • LORAZEPAM
  • DIAZEPAM
  • ALPRAZOLAM
  • PREGABALIN
  • LINEZOLID
  • OXYCODONE
  • QUETIAPINE

Habit Forming

Yes

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Physical activity helps strengthen muscles and relieves joint stiffness. Gentle exercises like 20-30 minutes of walking or swimming would be helpful.
  • Performing yoga may also help in improving joint flexibility and pain management.
  • Maintain a healthy weight by performing regular low-strain exercises and eating healthy food.
  • Get adequate sleep, as resting the muscles can help reduce inflammation and swelling.
  • Follow heat or cold therapy, and apply a cold or hot compress on the joints for 15-20 minutes regularly.
  • Acupuncture, massage, and physical therapy may also be helpful.
  • Eat foods rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc.
  • Foods containing flavonoids, such as soy, berries, broccoli, grapes, and green tea, help reduce inflammation.
  • Drink plenty of fluids to avoid a dry throat while you have a cough. It also helps loosen mucus.
  • Avoid citrus fruits as they may worsen the cough.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

Special Advise

  • Do not stop taking DIONINDON 16MG TABLET abruptly. It may cause withdrawal reactions such as restlessness, difficulty speaking, agitation, anxiety, palpitations (pounding or racing heart), increased blood pressure, loss of appetite, diarrhoea, tremors, and sweating. The doctor gradually reduces the dose before completely stopping the medicine.
  • Please do not increase the dose or use it frequently without consulting your doctor, leading to addiction.
  • Taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) and DIONINDON 16MG TABLET is not recommended simultaneously. You should wait 14 days after discontinuing MAOI before using the DIONINDON 16MG TABLET.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Pain: Pain is a symptom triggered by the nervous system, causing uncomfortable sensations in the body. Pain may be dull or sharp, and it might be constant or long-term (chronic) or short-term (acute). The tolerance level of pain might vary from person to person. Pain can be generalized (overall body aches) or localized (affecting a specific body area). Pain can be considered a good thing as it helps us know something is wrong in the body and helps diagnose the condition. The common causes of pain include headache, muscle strain, cramps, cuts, bone fractures, and arthritis.

Dry Cough: It is a sharp, sudden hacking sound made to clear the airway and release irritation in the throat. In dry cough, the cough does not produce phlegm or mucus (inflammation of the lungs and sinuses). Allergies, throat irritants, and viral illnesses like the cold and flu are frequently to blame for dry coughs.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Consumption of alcohol increases the risk of side effects, such as dizziness, drowsiness, liver damage, and bleeding in the stomach.

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Pregnancy

Caution

DIONINDON 16MG TABLET should not be used during pregnancy unless clearly necessary. Hence, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or suspect pregnancy. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing DIONINDON 16MG TABLET.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

DIONINDON 16MG TABLET should not be used in breastfeeding unless clearly necessary. Hence, inform your doctor if you are a nursing mother. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing DIONINDON 16MG TABLET.

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Driving

Unsafe

DIONINDON 16MG TABLET may cause drowsiness and dizziness; Hence, avoid driving or using machinery after taking this medicine or until you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Inform your doctor before taking DIONINDON 16MG TABLET if you have a history of liver disease. Your doctor may adjust your dose or prescribe a suitable alternative, depending on your medical condition.

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Kidney

Caution

Inform your doctor before taking DIONINDON 16MG TABLET if you have a history of kidney disease. Your doctor may adjust your dose or prescribe a suitable alternative depending on your medical condition.

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Children

Unsafe

DIONINDON 16MG TABLET is not recommended for children below 12 years of age as safety and efficacy are not established.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Zydus Tower, Satellite Cross Roads,Ahmedabad – 380015 Gujarat, India.
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FAQs

DIONINDON 16MG TABLET is used to treat acute or short-term painful conditions in adults. Secondly, due to its antitussive properties, it can also be used to treat dry cough.
When Ethylmorphine is used to relieve pain, it alters how the brain and nervous system respond to pain.
When Ethylmorphine is used to treat coughing, it lowers activity in the brain's area that produces coughing.
If you're addicted to Ethylmorphine, you may want to take it more often or feel agitated if you delay taking a dose for any reason.
Do not take DIONINDON 16MG TABLET with alprazolam, as co-administration may increase adverse effects such as sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. However, please inform a doctor before taking any medicines with DIONINDON 16MG TABLET.

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