Carticel Plus 250 mg+200 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 8.00 (5 x 6: ৳ 240.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 48.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Glucosamine sulfate chondroitin
Company Opsonin pharma ltd
Also available as
Carticel ts 750 mg tablet

Indications

  • Treatment of osteoarthritis of knee, hip, spine, hand
  • Beneficial in rheumatoid arthritis
  • Beneficial in sport injuries
  • Beneficial in migraine
  • Beneficial in skin problems (e.g., psoriasis)
  • Beneficial in vascular complications (e.g., atherosclerosis)
  • Beneficial in kidney stones
  • Beneficial in inflammatory bowel disease (e.g., ulcerative colitis, leaky gut syndrome)

Pharmacology

  • Natural amino-sugar
  • Building block for biosynthesis of glycosaminoglycans
  • Formation of ligaments, tendon, nails, and connective tissues

Dosage & Administration

  • 250/200 mg tablet dosage
  • 750/600 mg tablet dosage
  • Dose adjustment based on response and body weight
  • Recommended dosage based on body weight

Interaction

  • No significant drug interactions with various medication classes
  • Enhancement of blood thinning effects of anticoagulants by Chondroitin

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to shellfish or sulfur

Side Effects

  • No demonstrable side effects
  • Rarely occurring mild & reversible intestinal flatulence

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Avoidance during pregnancy and lactation
  • Lack of studies on effects on developing fetus
  • Caution and medical advice during pregnancy and lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Regular blood glucose monitoring for Diabetes Mellitus patients
  • Appropriate medical supervision for patients with severe hepatic or renal insufficiency
  • Avoidance in children

Therapeutic Class

  • Stimulation of cartilage formation

Storage Conditions

  • Store in a cool and dry place
  • Protected from light

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