Diacerein capsules are pain relievers and can be used to relieve a variety of acute and chronic pain. For example, traumatic fracture or soft tissue injury pain, also can be used for joint degeneration, osteophytes and other pain. Diacerein capsules are prescription drugs and their specific use needs to be under the guidance of a doctor. This drug may have some gastrointestinal side effects, such as nausea and vomiting, upper abdominal pain, etc. It is usually chosen to be taken orally half an hour after a meal to help reduce gastrointestinal side effects. If symptoms of significant discomfort occur during use, the drug needs to be discontinued promptly.