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Generic Name : Glucosamine
Pronunciation : Glu-cose-amin
Trade Name(s):
India- Admine Tab, Arth Softlets Softcap, Arthar Tab, Artheal Tab, Arthocare Cap, Arthocare Ds-Tab, Artica Cap, Artifix Film-Coated Tab, Bigjoint Sachet, Bonit Join Kit, Bonjo Aid Tab, Carticare Tab, Cartiel Cap, Cartifix Cap, Cartigen Cap, Cartigen Sachet, Cartigen Tab, Cartilamine Ds Tab, Cartilamine Forte Tab, Cartilamine Tab, Cartilamine Total Tab, Cartilamine-Sr Tab, Cartipro Cap, Cartisafe Forte Tab, Cartisark Cap, Cartispan Caplet, Cartivit Film-Coated Tab, Cartiz Cap, Cartizole Plus Film-Coated Tab, Cartup Tab, Conjoint Tab, Cosantin Cap, Dietmann Cap, Flexi Cap, Flexibel Cap, Flextra Sachet, Flextra Tab, Free M Film-Coated Tab, Freeflex Cap, Freeflex Forte Softgel, Fremov Cap, Fremov-Me Cap, G.C.Flex Tab, Glucart Tab, Glucomade Tab, Glucomade-500 Tab, Glucosam Tab, Glutin Tab, Gso4 Tab, Joint Guard Tab, Jointace Forte Tab, Jointace Tab, Jointace-Dn Tab, Jointop Cap, Kalhar Tab, Kondro Cap, Kondro-Od Tab, Lubrijoint Tab, Mega Freeflex Tab, Mericart Tab, Mobijoint Tab, Nucart-Oa Tab, Osicare Cap, Osicare-Ds Tab, Ostakair Cap, Ostawin Tab, Osteocip Tab, Ostiwel Cap, Ostiwel Forte Tab, Ostofit Cap, Ostop Cap, Ostovit Cap, Ostovit-G Cap, Pre-Rejoint Tab, Procartil Tab, Projoint Cap, Re-Cart Cap, Recart Plus Susp, Recartix Cap, Rejoint Tab, Rejucart Cap, Reostin Sr-Tab, Repare Tab, Repare-Ar Film-Coated Tab, Rilos Tab, Tain Tab, Vitarix Cap, Vitarix Sachet.
International- Optiflex-G.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) :
This medication is a nutritional supplement, used in the treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
Hypersensitivity.
Category C : Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
When it is to be taken :
PO- The recommended dose is 500 mg 3-4 times/day.
How it should be taken :
It comes as a tablet and capsule to take by mouth, with food.
Special Instruction :
* Caution should be exercised in patients with history of diabetics, any allergy, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
* It may cause drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
* It may affect blood sugar level; monitor sugar level regularly while taking this medication.
Side Effects :
Heartburn, diarrhea, nausea, indigestion, constipation, abdominal pain, palpitations, drowsiness, skin reaction, headache and indigestion.
Other Precautions :
* Contraindicated in patients who are allergic to shellfish.
Storage Conditions :
Store in cool place and in an airtight container.
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