Cartilage Plus 250 mg+200 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 8.03 (5 x 6: ৳ 240.90)
Strip Price: ৳ 48.18
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Glucosamine sulfate chondroitin |
| Company | Renata limited |
Indications
- Treatment of osteoarthritis of knee, hip, spine, hand
- Beneficial in rheumatoid arthritis, sport injuries
- Aid in migraine, psoriasis, atherosclerosis
- Useful in kidney stones, inflammatory bowel disease
Pharmacology
- Glucosamine as fundamental building block for biosynthesis of GAGs
- Formation of proteoglycans, essential for articular cartilage
- Role of Chondroitin Sulfate in protecting cartilage
- Synergistic effect of Glucosamine with Chondroitin Sulfate
Dosage & Administration
- 250/200 mg and 750/600 mg tablet options
- Dosing based on body weight
- Tapering of doses after 60 days
- Physician-directed dosing
Interaction
- No significant interactions with various drug classes
- Potential enhancement of blood thinning effects by Chondroitin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to shellfish or sulfur
Side Effects
- No demonstrable side effects
- Rare occurrence of mild & reversible intestinal flatulence
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnant or potentially pregnant women advised against supplementation
- Lack of sufficient studies on effects during pregnancy and lactation
- Caution and medical advice recommended
Precautions & Warnings
- Monitoring of blood glucose levels for patients with Diabetes Mellitus
- Lack of studies in patients with renal or hepatic insufficiency
- Caution for severe hepatic or renal insufficiency
- Avoid supplementation in children
Therapeutic Class
- Stimulation of Cartilage formation
Storage Conditions
- Cool, dry place, protected from light