Arthrosin 250 mg+200 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Glucosamine sulfate chondroitin
Company Unimed unihealth pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Arthrosin ts 750 mg tablet

Indications

  • Treatment of osteoarthritis of knee, hip, spine, hand
  • Beneficial in rheumatoid arthritis
  • Used in sport injuries
  • Relief in migraine
  • Helps with skin problems like psoriasis
  • Aids in vascular complications like atherosclerosis
  • Useful in kidney stones
  • Can manage inflammatory bowel disease like ulcerative colitis

Pharmacology

  • Glucosamine as fundamental building block for glycosaminoglycans (GAGs)
  • Chondroitin protecting existing healthy cartilage from premature decline
  • Synergistic effect of combining Glucosamine with Chondroitin
  • Effective in severe cases of osteoarthritis
  • As effective as NSAIDs with better tolerability
  • Helpful in repairing musculo-skeletal soft tissue injuries

Dosage & Administration

  • 250/200 mg tablet: 1 to 2 tablets, three times daily
  • Dosage adjustment based on individual response and body weight
  • Typical dosage recommendation based on body weight
  • 750/600 mg tablet: 1 tablet two times daily or as directed by physician

Interaction

  • No significant drug interactions reported with various medications
  • Possible enhancement of blood thinning effects of anticoagulants by Chondroitin

Contraindications

  • No known contraindications for Glucosamine and Chondroitin
  • Hypersensitivity to shellfish or sulfur as a contraindication

Side Effects

  • Safety studies show no demonstrable side effects
  • Rarely occurring side effects almost like placebo
  • Mild and reversible intestinal flatulence

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Women who are pregnant or could become pregnant should not supplement with Glucosamine and Chondroitin
  • Effects on developing fetus not studied enough
  • No studies on use during pregnancy or lactation
  • Caution and medical advice recommended during pregnancy and lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Patients with Diabetes Mellitus advised to monitor blood glucose levels regularly
  • No specific studies in patients with renal or hepatic insufficiency
  • Administer to patients with severe hepatic or renal insufficiency under appropriate medical supervision
  • Children should not be supplemented with Glucosamine and Chondroitin

Therapeutic Class

  • Stimulation of cartilage formation

Storage Conditions

  • Store in a cool and dry place, protected from light

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